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The Black Crowes

Atlanta band rose to superstardom in the 1980s with their deep devotion to hard rock, blues, and soul.

Biography

At the time of their 1990 debut, Shake Your Money Maker, the kind of rock & roll the Black Crowes specialize in was out of style. Only Guns N' Roses came close to approximating a vintage Stones-style raunch, but they were too angry and jagged to pull it off completely. The Black Crowes replicated that Stonesy swagger and Faces boogie perfectly. Vocalist Chris Robinson appropriated the sound and style of vintage Rod Stewart, while guitarist Rich Robinson fused Keith Richards' lean attack with Ron Wood's messy rhythmic sense. At their best, the Black Crowes echo classic rock without slavishly imitating their influences. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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