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Drivin’ n’ Cryin’

Atlanta, GA

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rock Popularity: 36 Rising Division

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Region: Piedmont Conference: Southeast Regional Rank: #49

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Did You Know

  • • Drivin N Cryin's name reflects their blend of hard rock and introspective songwriting.
  • • Kevn Kinney & Buren Fowler formed the band in Atlanta, Georgia, cementing their Southern roots.
  • • Their 1989 album, *Mystery Road*, is considered a cornerstone of Southern alternative rock.
  • • Axl Rose was spotted wearing a Drivin N Cryin' t-shirt, boosting their national recognition.
  • • Drivin N Cryin' opened for R.E.M. early in their career, exposing them to a wider audience.
  • • "Fly Me Courageous" became an unlikely anthem, covered by Zac Brown Band later.
  • • The band's sound incorporates elements of folk, country, and even psychedelic rock.
  • • Drivin N Cryin' influenced a generation of Southern rock bands like Blackberry Smoke.
  • • They were inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2015, honoring their legacy.
  • • Despite lineup changes, Kevn Kinney has remained the band's consistent creative force.
  • • Drivin N Cryin's name reflects the band's blend of hard rock and introspective songwriting.
  • • Kevn Kinney started Drivin N Cryin in Atlanta after moving from Wisconsin.
  • • Their album 'Mystery Road' featured the hit 'Honeysuckle Blue,' a turning point towards wider recognition.
  • • The band once opened for R.E.M. at the University of Georgia, boosting their early career.
  • • Drivin N Cryin's sound draws from country, punk, and folk, defying easy categorization.
  • • They collaborated with Warren Haynes on the song 'Scarred But Smarter,' showcasing their blues influence.
  • • 'Fly Me Courageous' became an anthem, appearing in movies and TV shows.
  • • Their music captured the spirit of the Southern alternative rock scene in the 1980s.
  • • Drivin N Cryin was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2015.
  • • The band's longevity proves their influence on generations of Southern rock musicians.

Locations in Lyrics

8 location references across 6 songs

Songs & Places

Ian McLagan
Austin, TX
"Down the alley at Yard Dog"
Ain’t It Strange
Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles
"Getting soaked and pretending they're in Hollywood"
Honeysuckle Blue
"Have you ever seen the Blue Ridge Mountains, boy?"
Sometimes I Wish I Didn’t Care
"The locomotive moves through the Great Plains"
Free Ain’t Free
Doraville, GA Atlanta, GA
"He worked at General Motors off 285"
Can’t Promise You the World

Rivers & Roads in Song Nearby

Interstate 20 10 Chattahoochee River 5

Connected Places

Atlanta, GA
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