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| years_active = 1985–present
| years_active = 1985–present
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'''Drivin' n' Cryin'''' is an American [[Southern rock]] band from [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], United States.
'''Drivin N Cryin''' is an American [[Southern rock]] band from [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]].


==History==
==History==
The band was formed in 1985 in Atlanta when [[Kevn Kinney|Kevin Kinney]] hooked up with Frank French at the latter's recording studio, Dragon Path Music, and began working on original songs at night and working at times at French's shop "Far East Futon Company" in Atlanta. Kinney also hooked up with Tim Nielsen, who was in a popular band called the Nightporters with drummer Paul Lenz. Kinney had just moved to Georgia from [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin|Milwaukee]]<ref name=bio>Kinney, Kevn. [http://www.drivinncryin.com/bio/ Drivin' N Cryin' >> Bio]. Drivin' N Cryin' Official website. Retrieved 1 July 2011</ref> and was working in a sewage-treatment plant by day, while playing folk gigs by night. The band's name, Drivin' n' Cryin', was chosen from one of Kinney's many songs that reflected the two directions of the band's music.
The band was formed in 1985, soon after [[Kevn Kinney]] had relocated to Atlanta from [[Milwaukee]].<ref name=bio>Kinney, Kevn. [http://www.drivinncryin.com/bio/ Drivin' N Cryin' >> Bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110701104323/http://www.drivinncryin.com/bio/ |date=2011-07-01 }}. Drivin' N Cryin' Official website. Retrieved 1 July 2011</ref> Kinney was working at a sewage treatment plant by day, and was playing folk music at night. He met Frank French at the latter's recording studio, Dragon Path Music, and the two soon began writing original songs at night, sometimes while working at French's shop, Far East Futon Company. Kinney also joined forces with Tim Nielsen, who was in a popular band called the Nightporters, with drummer Paul Lenz. The band's name, Drivin N Cryin was chosen from one of Kinney's many songs that reflected the two directions of the band's music.


The band first signed with independent label 688 Records in 1986, after becoming one of Atlanta's top club draws. The band's first album, ''Scarred But Smarter'', helped the band land many tour dates and later a contract with [[Island Records]].<ref name="LarkinHR">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1999|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0257-7|pages=142/3}}</ref> In 1987, Lenz left and was replaced by Jeff Sullivan, who was recruited just in time to accompany the band for its first major-label release. Sullivan had been the drummer for Mr. Crowes Garden, which later became [[The Black Crowes]], prior to joining Drivin' 'N' Cryin'.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> The same year, the band held its first “Benefit For The Hopeful,” a concert to raise money for Atlanta homeless organizations, held annually on December 8, the anniversary of [[John Lennon]]'s death. Fellow Georgian band [[R.E.M.]]'s guitar tech and touring rhythm guitarist [[Buren Fowler]] joined the trio at this time as well.<ref name=allmusicbio>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/drivin-n-cryin-p4137/biography Drivin' n' Cryin' Biography]. [[AllMusic]]. Retrieved 1 July 2011</ref> Fowler was officially asked to join the band on a more permanent level (though not as an official member) in 1988, after many on-stage appearances with the group.
In 1986, having become one of Atlanta’s top club draws, the band signed with independent label 688 Records. The band's first album, ''Scarred But Smarter'', helped them land many tour dates and later a contract with [[Island Records]].<ref name="LarkinHR">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1999|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0257-7|pages=142/3}}</ref> In 1987, Lenz left and was replaced by Jeff Sullivan, who was recruited just in time to accompany the band for its first major-label release. Sullivan had been the drummer for Mr. Crowes Garden, which later became [[The Black Crowes]], prior to joining Drivin N Cryin.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> The same year, the band held its first Benefit For The Hopeful, a concert to raise money for Atlanta homeless organizations, held annually on December 8, the anniversary of [[John Lennon]]'s death. Fellow Georgia band [[R.E.M.]]'s guitar tech and touring rhythm guitarist [[Buren Fowler]] joined the trio at this time as well.<ref name=allmusicbio>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/drivin-n-cryin-p4137/biography Drivin' n' Cryin' Biography]. [[AllMusic]]. Retrieved 1 July 2011</ref> Fowler was officially asked to join the band on a more permanent level (though not as an official member) in 1988, after many on-stage appearances with the group.


The band released its first album for Island, ''Whisper Tames The Lion'', produced by [[Anton Fier]], in early 1988.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> The album peaked at No.&nbsp;130 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name=albumchart/> College radio success (and some commercial) accumulated with airplay of the songs "Can't Promise You The World" (for which the band filmed its first video) and "Powerhouse."
The band released its first album for Island, ''[[Whisper Tames the Lion]]'', produced by [[Anton Fier]], in early 1988.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> The album peaked at No. 130 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name=albumchart/> College radio success (and some commercial) accumulated with airplay of the songs "Can't Promise You The World" (for which the band filmed its first video) and "Powerhouse."
[[File:Buren 3.jpg|alt=Folwer onstage|thumb|Guitarist [[Buren Fowler]] performing with the band in 1992]]
[[File:Buren 3.jpg|alt=Folwer onstage|thumb|Guitarist [[Buren Fowler]] performing with the band in 1992]]
1989 marked the release of ''[[Mystery Road (Drivin N Cryin album)|Mystery Road]]'',<ref name="LarkinHR"/> including live staples such as "Honeysuckle Blue" and "Straight To Hell." In 1991, the band released the hard-rocking ''[[Fly Me Courageous]]''.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> Produced by [[Geoff Workman]], the album became the band's most commercially successful album and would be certified [[Music recording sales certification|gold]].<ref name=HR387>[[Georgia General Assembly]]. [http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/fulltext/hr387.htm House Resolution 387] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110828081826/http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/fulltext/hr387.htm |date=August 28, 2011 }}. Georgia General Assembly website. Retrieved 30 June 2011</ref> The next few years the band toured with artists such as [[Neil Young]] and [[Soul Asylum]]. In 1993, the band released another album produced by Geoff Workman, entitled ''Smoke'',<ref name="LarkinHR"/> which peaked at No. 95 on the Billboard’s Top 200 album chart.<ref name=albumchart>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/drivin-n-cryin-p4137/charts-awards/billboard-albums Drivin' n' Cryin' - Charts & Awards - Albums]. [[AllMusic]]. Retrieved 1 July 2011</ref> This album was another rocker, but failed to catch on with the public as had its predecessor.<ref name="LarkinHR"/>
1989 marked the release of ''[[Mystery Road (Drivin N Cryin album)|Mystery Road]]'',<ref name="LarkinHR"/> including live staples such as "Honeysuckle Blue" and "Straight To Hell." In 1991, the band released the hard-rocking ''[[Fly Me Courageous]]''.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> Produced by [[Geoff Workman]], the album became the band's most commercially successful album and would be certified [[Music recording sales certification|gold]].<ref name=HR387>[[Georgia General Assembly]]. [http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/fulltext/hr387.htm House Resolution 387] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110828081826/http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/fulltext/hr387.htm |date=August 28, 2011 }}. Georgia General Assembly website. Retrieved 30 June 2011</ref> The next few years the band toured with artists such as [[Neil Young]] and [[Soul Asylum]]. In 1993, the band released another album produced by Geoff Workman, entitled ''Smoke'',<ref name="LarkinHR"/> which peaked at No. 95 on the Billboard’s Top 200 album chart.<ref name=albumchart>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/drivin-n-cryin-p4137/charts-awards/billboard-albums Drivin' n' Cryin' - Charts & Awards - Albums]. [[AllMusic]]. Retrieved 1 July 2011</ref> This album was another rocker, but failed to catch on with the public as had its predecessor.<ref name="LarkinHR"/>


In 1994, the band decided to move away from the heavy guitar sounds of the previous two records and brought in keyboardist [[Joey Huffman]] to replace [[Buren Fowler]]. That same year the band left Island Records and found a new home at [[Geffen Records]].<ref name="LarkinHR"/> The band's first and only Geffen album, 1995's ''[[Wrapped in Sky]]'', featured newly added keyboard sounds and a return to the band's original sound.<ref name="LarkinHR"/>
In 1994, the band decided to move away from the heavy guitar sounds of the previous two records and brought in keyboardist [[Joey Huffman]] to replace [[Buren Fowler]]. That same year the band left Island Records and found a new home at [[Geffen Records]].<ref name="LarkinHR"/> The band's first and only Geffen album, 1995's ''[[Wrapped in Sky]]'', featured newly added keyboard sounds and a return to the band's original sound.<ref name="LarkinHR"/>


1997 brought a self-titled album, followed two years later by a live album, ''The Essential Live Drivin' 'N' Cryin{{'}}''. In 2000, the band released The Ultimate Collection, a best-of collection. In 2003, the band released a four-song EP, ''Detroit City Rock'', which featured a cover of the [[Beatles]] "Let It Be," recorded in New York City on Sept. 13, 2001. The band released its first full studio album in 12 years, ''The Great American Bubble Factory'' on September 29, 2009. In 2011, the [[Georgia General Assembly]] commended Drivin' N' Cryin' in a house resolution for the band's achievements.<ref name=HR387/><ref name=ajcHR>{{cite news | last1 = Stevens | first1 = Alexis | url = http://www.drivinncryin.com/ajc-_-drivin-n-cryin-to-be-honored/ | title = Drivin N Cryin to be honored under Gold Dome | work = [[Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] | date = 9 March 2011 | access-date = 1 July 2011}}</ref>
1997 brought a self-titled album, followed two years later by a live album, ''The Essential Live Drivin' 'N' Cryin{{'}}''. In 2000, the band released ''The Ultimate Collection'', a best-of collection. In 2003, the band released a four-song EP, ''Detroit City Rock'', which featured a cover of the [[Beatles]] "Let It Be," recorded in New York City on September 13, 2001. The band released its first full studio album in 12 years, ''The Great American Bubble Factory'' on September 29, 2009. In 2011, the [[Georgia General Assembly]] commended Drivin' N' Cryin' in a house resolution for the band's achievements.<ref name=HR387/><ref name=ajcHR>{{cite news | last1 = Stevens | first1 = Alexis | url = http://www.drivinncryin.com/ajc-_-drivin-n-cryin-to-be-honored/ | title = Drivin N Cryin to be honored under Gold Dome | work = [[Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] | date = 9 March 2011 | access-date = 1 July 2011 | archive-date = 29 September 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110929020516/http://www.drivinncryin.com/ajc-_-drivin-n-cryin-to-be-honored/ | url-status = dead }}</ref>


Starting in 2012, the band began a series of [[Extended play|EPs]], each composed of tracks addressing a particular theme. The first, ''Songs from the Laundromat'' was released June 12, followed by ''Songs About Cars, Space and The Ramones'' on Sept. 18. On March 5, 2013, ''Songs From The Psychedelic Time Clock'' was released.<ref>{{cite web|title=Drivin' N' Cryin To Release Songs About Cars, Space and The Ramones|url=http://www.jambands.com/news/2012/08/12/drivin-n-cryin-to-release-songs-about-cars-space-and-the-ramones|work=Jambands.com|date=12 August 2012 |access-date=September 5, 2012}}</ref> The final release of the EP series was "Songs For The Turntable," released January 14, 2014.
Starting in 2012, the band began a series of [[Extended play|EPs]], each composed of tracks addressing a particular theme. The first, ''Songs from the Laundromat'' was released June 12, followed by ''Songs About Cars, Space and The Ramones'' on Sept. 18. On March 5, 2013, ''Songs From The Psychedelic Time Clock'' was released.<ref>{{cite web|title=Drivin' N' Cryin To Release Songs About Cars, Space and The Ramones|url=http://www.jambands.com/news/2012/08/12/drivin-n-cryin-to-release-songs-about-cars-space-and-the-ramones|work=Jambands.com|date=12 August 2012 |access-date=September 5, 2012}}</ref> The final release of the EP series was ''Songs For The Turntable'', released January 14, 2014.


In 2012, a documentary about the band titled ''Scarred but Smarter: Life n Times of Drivin N Cryin'' was produced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2578970/|title=Scarred but Smarter: Life n Times of Drivin n Cryin|access-date=11 March 2019|website=IMDb.com}}</ref>
In 2012, a documentary about the band titled ''Scarred but Smarter: Life n Times of Drivin N Cryin'' was produced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2578970/|title=Scarred but Smarter: Life n Times of Drivin n Cryin|access-date=11 March 2019|website=IMDb.com}}</ref>


In 2015, DnC was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. In 2016 the band supported [[Dan Baird|Dan Baird & Homemade Sin]] on the UK leg of their European tour and were augmented again by guitarist Warner E Hodges.
In 2015, Drivin N Cryin was inducted into the [[Georgia Music Hall of Fame]]. In 2016 the band supported [[Dan Baird|Dan Baird & Homemade Sin]] on the UK leg of their European tour and were augmented again by guitarist [[Warner E. Hodges]].


Kevn Kinney has also maintained a solo career over the years. He released his first solo album, the acoustic ''[[MacDougal Blues]]'' in 1990.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> This was followed by ''Down Out Law'' in 1994,<ref name="LarkinHR"/> and ''The Flower And The Knife'' in 2000. The latter featured guests such as [[Blues Traveler]]'s [[John Popper]], [[Edwin McCain]], and members of [[Gov't Mule]] and [[the Allman Brothers Band]]. He has released five more solo albums since, and frequently performs live as a solo artist, including live collaborations with [[Peter Buck]] of [[R.E.M.]]
Kevn Kinney has also maintained a solo career over the years. He released his first solo album, the acoustic ''[[MacDougal Blues]]'' in 1990.<ref name="LarkinHR"/> This was followed by ''Down Out Law'' in 1994,<ref name="LarkinHR"/> and ''The Flower And The Knife'' in 2000. The latter featured guests such as [[Blues Traveler]]'s [[John Popper]], [[Edwin McCain]], and members of [[Gov't Mule]] and [[the Allman Brothers Band]]. He has released five more solo albums since, and frequently performs live as a solo artist, including live collaborations with [[Peter Buck]] of [[R.E.M.]]


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Studio albums===
* ''Scarred but Smarter'' (October 1986)
* ''Scarred but Smarter'' (October 1986)
* ''Whisper Tames the Lion'' (June 1988) U.S. [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] No.&nbsp;130
* ''[[Whisper Tames the Lion]]'' (June 1988) U.S. [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] No.&nbsp;130
* ''[[Mystery Road (Drivin N Cryin album)|Mystery Road]]'' (March 1989)
* ''[[Mystery Road (album)|Mystery Road]]'' (March 1989)
* ''[[Fly Me Courageous]]'' (January 1991) U.S. No.&nbsp;90
* ''[[Fly Me Courageous]]'' (January 1991) U.S. No.&nbsp;90
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* ''Live on Fire'' (EP, March 1991; live tracks from Six Flags Over Georgia)
* ''[[Smoke (Drivin N Cryin album)|Smoke]]'' (February 1993) U.S. No.&nbsp;95
* ''[[Smoke (Drivin N Cryin album)|Smoke]]'' (February 1993) U.S. No.&nbsp;95
* ''[[Wrapped in Sky]]'' (August 1995)
* ''[[Wrapped in Sky]]'' (August 1995)
* ''Drivin' 'n' Cryin{{'}}'' (August 1997)
* ''Drivin' 'n' Cryin{{'}}'' (August 1997)
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* ''[[The Great American Bubble Factory]]'' (September 2009)
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* ''Too Late to Turn Back Now!'' (July 2018, self-titled 1997 album, remastered with a different title)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.relix.com/blogs/detail/premiere_drivin_n_cryin_keeping_it_close_to_my_heart_from_remastered_too_late_to_turn_back_now|title=Premiere: Drivin' N Cryin' "Keeping It Close To My Heart" From Remastered Too Late to Turn Back Now|website=Relix.com|date=20 June 2018 }}</ref>
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* ''Live the Love Beautiful'' (June 2019)

===Live albums===
* ''Essential Live'' (September 1999)
* ''Essential Live'' (September 1999)
* ''Live the Love Beautiful Live'' (January 2020)

===Compilations===
* ''Ultimate Collection'' (August 2000)
* ''Ultimate Collection'' (August 2000)
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* ''Best of Songs'' (April 2016)

===Extended plays===
⚫
* ''Live on Fire'' (EP, March 1991; live tracks from Six Flags Over Georgia)
* ''Detroit City Rock'' (EP, September 2003)
* ''Detroit City Rock'' (EP, September 2003)
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* ''[[The Great American Bubble Factory]]'' (September 2009)
* ''Songs from the Laundromat'' (EP, June 2012)
* ''Songs from the Laundromat'' (EP, June 2012)
* ''Songs About Cars, Space and The Ramones'' (EP, September 2012)
* ''Songs About Cars, Space and The Ramones'' (EP, September 2012)
* ''Songs from the Psychedelic Time Clock'' (EP, March 2013)
* ''Songs from the Psychedelic Time Clock'' (EP, March 2013)
* ''Songs for the Turntable'' (EP, January 2014)
* ''Songs for the Turntable'' (EP, January 2014)
⚫
* ''Best of Songs'' (April 2016)
⚫
* ''Too Late to Turn Back Now!'' (July 2018, self-titled 1997 album, remastered with a different title)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.relix.com/blogs/detail/premiere_drivin_n_cryin_keeping_it_close_to_my_heart_from_remastered_too_late_to_turn_back_now|title=Premiere: Drivin' N Cryin' "Keeping It Close To My Heart" From Remastered Too Late to Turn Back Now|website=Relix.com|date=20 June 2018 }}</ref>
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* ''Live the Love Beautiful'' (June 2019)


===Singles===
===Singles===
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|rowspan="2"| ''Whisper Tames the Lion''
|rowspan="2"| ''Whisper Tames the Lion''
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| "Wild Dog Moon"
| "Honeysuckle Blue"
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| "Honeysuckle Blue"
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| 1990
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| "Fly Me Courageous"
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| "Build a Fire"
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website}}
* {{Official website}}
* [http://www.drivinncryin.com/kevn-kinney-interview-in-country-music-pride/ Kevn Kinney Interview] CountryMusicPride.com
* [http://www.drivinncryin.com/kevn-kinney-interview-in-country-music-pride/ Kevn Kinney Interview] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929020537/http://www.drivinncryin.com/kevn-kinney-interview-in-country-music-pride/ |date=2011-09-29 }} CountryMusicPride.com
* [https://archive.org/details/DrivinNCryin Drivin N Cryin collection] at the [[Internet Archive]]'s live music archive
* [https://archive.org/details/DrivinNCryin Drivin N Cryin collection] at the [[Internet Archive]]'s live music archive


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Drivin N Cryin
Drivin' N Cryin' at the Roxy November 25, 2005
Drivin' N Cryin' at the Roxy November 25, 2005
Background information
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres
Years active1985–present
Labels
Members
Past members
Websitewww.drivinncryin.com

Drivin N Cryin is an American Southern rock band from Atlanta, Georgia.

History

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The band was formed in 1985, soon after Kevn Kinney had relocated to Atlanta from Milwaukee.[1] Kinney was working at a sewage treatment plant by day, and was playing folk music at night. He met Frank French at the latter's recording studio, Dragon Path Music, and the two soon began writing original songs at night, sometimes while working at French's shop, Far East Futon Company. Kinney also joined forces with Tim Nielsen, who was in a popular band called the Nightporters, with drummer Paul Lenz. The band's name, Drivin N Cryin was chosen from one of Kinney's many songs that reflected the two directions of the band's music.

In 1986, having become one of Atlanta’s top club draws, the band signed with independent label 688 Records. The band's first album, Scarred But Smarter, helped them land many tour dates and later a contract with Island Records.[2] In 1987, Lenz left and was replaced by Jeff Sullivan, who was recruited just in time to accompany the band for its first major-label release. Sullivan had been the drummer for Mr. Crowes Garden, which later became The Black Crowes, prior to joining Drivin N Cryin.[2] The same year, the band held its first Benefit For The Hopeful, a concert to raise money for Atlanta homeless organizations, held annually on December 8, the anniversary of John Lennon's death. Fellow Georgia band R.E.M.'s guitar tech and touring rhythm guitarist Buren Fowler joined the trio at this time as well.[3] Fowler was officially asked to join the band on a more permanent level (though not as an official member) in 1988, after many on-stage appearances with the group.

The band released its first album for Island, Whisper Tames the Lion, produced by Anton Fier, in early 1988.[2] The album peaked at No. 130 on the Billboard 200.[4] College radio success (and some commercial) accumulated with airplay of the songs "Can't Promise You The World" (for which the band filmed its first video) and "Powerhouse."

Folwer onstage
Guitarist Buren Fowler performing with the band in 1992

1989 marked the release of Mystery Road,[2] including live staples such as "Honeysuckle Blue" and "Straight To Hell." In 1991, the band released the hard-rocking Fly Me Courageous.[2] Produced by Geoff Workman, the album became the band's most commercially successful album and would be certified gold.[5] The next few years the band toured with artists such as Neil Young and Soul Asylum. In 1993, the band released another album produced by Geoff Workman, entitled Smoke,[2] which peaked at No. 95 on the Billboard’s Top 200 album chart.[4] This album was another rocker, but failed to catch on with the public as had its predecessor.[2]

In 1994, the band decided to move away from the heavy guitar sounds of the previous two records and brought in keyboardist Joey Huffman to replace Buren Fowler. That same year the band left Island Records and found a new home at Geffen Records.[2] The band's first and only Geffen album, 1995's Wrapped in Sky, featured newly added keyboard sounds and a return to the band's original sound.[2]

1997 brought a self-titled album, followed two years later by a live album, The Essential Live Drivin' 'N' Cryin'. In 2000, the band released The Ultimate Collection, a best-of collection. In 2003, the band released a four-song EP, Detroit City Rock, which featured a cover of the Beatles "Let It Be," recorded in New York City on September 13, 2001. The band released its first full studio album in 12 years, The Great American Bubble Factory on September 29, 2009. In 2011, the Georgia General Assembly commended Drivin' N' Cryin' in a house resolution for the band's achievements.[5][6]

Starting in 2012, the band began a series of EPs, each composed of tracks addressing a particular theme. The first, Songs from the Laundromat was released June 12, followed by Songs About Cars, Space and The Ramones on Sept. 18. On March 5, 2013, Songs From The Psychedelic Time Clock was released.[7] The final release of the EP series was Songs For The Turntable, released January 14, 2014.

In 2012, a documentary about the band titled Scarred but Smarter: Life n Times of Drivin N Cryin was produced.[8]

In 2015, Drivin N Cryin was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. In 2016 the band supported Dan Baird & Homemade Sin on the UK leg of their European tour and were augmented again by guitarist Warner E. Hodges.

Kevn Kinney has also maintained a solo career over the years. He released his first solo album, the acoustic MacDougal Blues in 1990.[2] This was followed by Down Out Law in 1994,[2] and The Flower And The Knife in 2000. The latter featured guests such as Blues Traveler's John Popper, Edwin McCain, and members of Gov't Mule and the Allman Brothers Band. He has released five more solo albums since, and frequently performs live as a solo artist, including live collaborations with Peter Buck of R.E.M.

Discography

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Studio albums

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Live albums

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  • Essential Live (September 1999)
  • Live the Love Beautiful Live (January 2020)

Compilations

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  • Ultimate Collection (August 2000)
  • Best of Songs (April 2016)

Extended plays

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  • Live on Fire (EP, March 1991; live tracks from Six Flags Over Georgia)
  • Detroit City Rock (EP, September 2003)
  • Songs from the Laundromat (EP, June 2012)
  • Songs About Cars, Space and The Ramones (EP, September 2012)
  • Songs from the Psychedelic Time Clock (EP, March 2013)
  • Songs for the Turntable (EP, January 2014)

Singles

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Year Title US Chart positions[10] Album
Mod Rock Main Rock
1988 "Powerhouse" — — Whisper Tames the Lion
"Can't Promise You the World" — —
1989 "Straight to Hell" — — Mystery Road
"Honeysuckle Blue" — —
"Wild Dog Moon" — —
1990 "Fly Me Courageous" 15 19 Fly Me Courageous
1991 "Build a Fire" — 15
"The Innocent" — 31
1992 "Around the Block Again" — —
1993 "Smoke" — 23 Smoke
"Turn It Up or Turn It Off" — 11
1995 "Light" — — Wrapped in Sky
"Telling Stories" — —
1997 "Paid in Full" — — Drivin' N' Cryin'
"Let Lenny B" — —

References

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  1. ^ Kinney, Kevn. Drivin' N Cryin' >> Bio Archived 2011-07-01 at the Wayback Machine. Drivin' N Cryin' Official website. Retrieved 1 July 2011
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Colin Larkin, ed. (1999). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock (First ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 142/3. ISBN 0-7535-0257-7.
  3. ^ Drivin' n' Cryin' Biography. AllMusic. Retrieved 1 July 2011
  4. ^ a b Drivin' n' Cryin' - Charts & Awards - Albums. AllMusic. Retrieved 1 July 2011
  5. ^ a b Georgia General Assembly. House Resolution 387 Archived August 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Georgia General Assembly website. Retrieved 30 June 2011
  6. ^ Stevens, Alexis (9 March 2011). "Drivin N Cryin to be honored under Gold Dome". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
  7. ^ "Drivin' N' Cryin To Release Songs About Cars, Space and The Ramones". Jambands.com. 12 August 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
  8. ^ "Scarred but Smarter: Life n Times of Drivin n Cryin". IMDb.com. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  9. ^ "Premiere: Drivin' N Cryin' "Keeping It Close To My Heart" From Remastered Too Late to Turn Back Now". Relix.com. 20 June 2018.
  10. ^ "Drivin' n' Cryin' - Charts & Awards - Singles". AllMusic. AllMusic. Retrieved 1 July 2011
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