Blues traveler band biography

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Authority control databases. Sheehan's death and new lineup [ edit ]. The next year, the band booked the HORDE festival to play there on Independence Day, and in the current tradition began in earnest. Buy Now. External links [ edit ]. Source: All About Jazz July 14, In , the group founded the H. Archived from the original on November 2, The company released the singles "Hook" and "Run- around" to get the attention of radio stations and expand recognition for the band.

Their continuous live shows had resulted in many comparisons to both the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers Band. It turned into a marathon three-hour collaboration that became known as the "black cat jam. Blues Traveler, in fact, was able to maintain a loyal fan base throughout the late s and early s, despite their virtual nonexistence on the music charts.

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MusicBrainz Grammy Awards. During this time, Blues Traveler acquired a devout follower, Gina-Z subject of the band's song "Gina" who first became an unofficial "band mom" and later a tour manager, and is involved with the group's business to the present day. Accessed July More than its recorded music, touring stints that last months at a time have earned the rock band notoriety.

Archived from the original on May 30, Retrieved March 22, Popper was inspired by Jimi Hendrix's guitar playing to make his instrument sound however he wanted. The album included Joan Osborne on backing vocals on two tracks. Whenever we have trouble, a big event, a crisis of faith, or some milestone, there is a black cat there. John Popper born March 29, is an American musician and songwriter, known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, and frontman of the rock band Blues Traveler.

Popper met bassist Bobby Sheehan and the two became good friends, with Sheehan becoming the new bass player for Blues Band in Stereo Review, July ; January Blues Traveler had brought their own style of blues and s rock-influenced music to the stage for several years, and in the band released their self-titled debut album. Main article: Blues Traveler.

Former Bobby Sheehan — bass —; his death. This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. In , Popper was arrested for possession of marijuana. London: Omnibus.