Gotthard is a Swiss hard rock band founded in Lugano by Steve Lee and Leo Leoni. Execpt the first album in 1992 all albums have reached number 1 in the Swiss album charts, making them one of the most successful Swiss acts ever. With more than 3 million albums sold, they managed to get multi-platinum awards in different parts of the world. The band takes its name from the Saint-Gotthard Massif.