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Collective Soul
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Stockbridge, Georgia
Collective Soul is an alternative rock band from Stockbridge, Georgia. They have released 7 studio albums and have achieved commercial success throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Lead singer Ed Roland cites Elton John, The Cars and The Beatles as the band’s main influences.
Some have called Collective Soul a Christian rock band, a styling the band has repeatedly denied. They do, however, admit that their lyrics are often spiritual in nature.
Before popularity
All of the original band members grew up together as children in Stockbridge, Georgia. They were all musically involved with one another in some form or another for many years, and had played small shows around Atlanta.
The band got its start known as “Marching Two Step.” This group, formed in 1989, comprised current lead singer Ed Roland, Shane Evans, Matt Serletic and Dean Roland and underwent various lineup changes before their breakthrough. Roland had been working at “Real 2 Reel Studios” (owned by Will Turpin’s father) in Atlanta doing production and studio work for local artists. Collective Soul broke through into the mainstream in 1994 after being signed to Atlantic Records.
Atlantic Records - major label years 1994-2001
Their first album, Hints, Allegations & Things Left Unsaid, was released on June 22, 1993 on a small indie label based in Atlanta called Rising Storm Records. After signing with Atlantic Records, this album was re-released on March 22, 1994. The album comprised songs that Ed Roland had written and recorded as songwriter/composer demos in hopes of getting a publishing deal.
Some have called Collective Soul a Christian rock band, a styling the band has repeatedly denied. They do, however, admit that their lyrics are often spiritual in nature.
Before popularity
All of the original band members grew up together as children in Stockbridge, Georgia. They were all musically involved with one another in some form or another for many years, and had played small shows around Atlanta.
The band got its start known as “Marching Two Step.” This group, formed in 1989, comprised current lead singer Ed Roland, Shane Evans, Matt Serletic and Dean Roland and underwent various lineup changes before their breakthrough. Roland had been working at “Real 2 Reel Studios” (owned by Will Turpin’s father) in Atlanta doing production and studio work for local artists. Collective Soul broke through into the mainstream in 1994 after being signed to Atlantic Records.
Atlantic Records - major label years 1994-2001
Their first album, Hints, Allegations & Things Left Unsaid, was released on June 22, 1993 on a small indie label based in Atlanta called Rising Storm Records. After signing with Atlantic Records, this album was re-released on March 22, 1994. The album comprised songs that Ed Roland had written and recorded as songwriter/composer demos in hopes of getting a publishing deal.
Videos
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Collective Soul - Persuasion of you
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Collective Soul - Good Morning After All
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Collective Soul- I Don't Need Anymore Friends
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Collective Soul - Bearing Witness
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eshen87 wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Gears+Of+War+2
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valar_mandos wrote:
hace tanto que no escuchaba este TEMAZO!
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KamikazeSolo wrote:
bands from georgia are the best!
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iamhema wrote:
saw them live before i even really knew who they were, Run is my all time favourite! love them forever now...
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gretnabelen wrote:
this is a great band slowly sound but so cool.
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saferdrunk wrote:
Quite good
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listengirl wrote:
I grew up to their music, my Dad would constantly play them. He still does. Shine was the song I always sang with him too, hehe. Great band, I wish I went to see them Live with my Dad!
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JRoar wrote:
wasting time...
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misterpo wrote:
cool
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Yeah, this was basically the first rock band I got into. "Energy" was that first CS song I heard. So I guess you could say, "Energy" got me into music to begin with. Was about ten when I heard it, I think.
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Squgal wrote:
Awesome band...just wish they had some full tracks.
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DeathMetalGod wrote:
I saw them live! They are absolutely amazing live!
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negblanc wrote:
If you like this band, you should like this group : http://www.last.fm/group/Discoverockult Enjoy!
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codehtmai wrote:
Saw them last night in Philly, they were awesome. I wish it had just been 3 sets of them and no other bands
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Rasilca wrote:
Não compreendo a ausência nas tabelas brasileiras deste artista, que se apresenta atualmente em meu 'rank' em 10º posição!
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billsmyname wrote:
Saw them tonight, amazing show! Will definitely come see them again when they are in the area.
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Kruppo wrote:
This is one of my favorite bands...been listening to them since I was seven years old..absolutely incredible.
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Sasa1508 wrote:
I went to their concert in Lima Peru and they fucking rocked! Wish more bands come here =)
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b1ackroses wrote:
"The World I Know" was my favorite song when I was about 8. I still love it. :)
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T-Bomb wrote:
I'm from Stockbridge too. Score.
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