drivin-n-cryin

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.

Connected Places

Atlanta, GA