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'''Rusted Root''' is an American [[worldbeat]] [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in 1990 in [[Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]]<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web|last1=Bush|first1=John|title=Biography|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/rusted-root-mn0000221844/biography|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref> by singer-guitarist Michael Glabicki (born January 21, 1971),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/511600/rusted-roots-mike-glabicki/|title=Rusted Root's Mike Glabicki|website=[[MTV]]|date=January 21, 1999|first=Frank|last=Tortorici}}</ref> bassist Patrick Norman and percussionist Liz Berlin. The band got its start as the [[house band]] playing a weekly gig in Jack's Back Room on Pittsburgh's [[South Side (Pittsburgh)|South Side]]. The band achieved fame in 1994 with its platinum-selling album ''[[When I Woke]]'', which included the hit single "[[Send Me on My Way]]". The song has been featured prominently in many films and commercials. Rusted Root has sold more than three million albums, and is currently on hiatus.<ref name="bonfiglio">{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldpalladium.com/features/staying-connected-to-their-roots/article_342e33a6-b65b-5039-89aa-4349e0d077d9.html|title=Staying connected to their Roots|work=The Herald Palladium|first=Jeremy D.|last=Bonfiglio|date=July 6, 2014|access-date=August 8, 2017}}</ref>
'''Rusted Root''' is an American [[worldbeat]] [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in 1990 in [[Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]]<ref name="AllMusic">{{cite web|last1=Bush|first1=John|title=Biography|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/rusted-root-mn0000221844/biography|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref> by singer-guitarist Michael Glabicki (born January 21, 1971),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/511600/rusted-roots-mike-glabicki/|title=Rusted Root's Mike Glabicki|website=[[MTV]]|date=January 21, 1999|first=Frank|last=Tortorici}}</ref> bassist Patrick Norman, and percussionist Liz Berlin. The band got its start as the [[house band]] playing a weekly gig in Jack's Back Room on Pittsburgh's [[South Side (Pittsburgh)|South Side]]. The band achieved fame in 1994 with its platinum-selling album ''[[When I Woke]]'', which included the hit single "[[Send Me on My Way]]". The song has been featured prominently in many films and commercials. Rusted Root has sold more than three million albums, and is currently on hiatus.<ref name="bonfiglio">{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldpalladium.com/features/staying-connected-to-their-roots/article_342e33a6-b65b-5039-89aa-4349e0d077d9.html|title=Staying connected to their Roots|work=The Herald Palladium|first=Jeremy D.|last=Bonfiglio|date=July 6, 2014|access-date=August 8, 2017}}</ref>


==Musical style and influences==
==Musical style and influences==
The band is known for its fusion of acoustic, [[rock music|rock]], world and other styles of music, with a strong [[Percussion instrument|percussion]] section that draws from [[Music of Africa|African]], [[Latin American music|Latin American]], [[Music of India|Indian]] and [[Native American music|Native American]] influences. Michael Glabicki has acknowledged the popular success of [[Peter Gabriel]]'s 1986 album ''[[So (album)|So]]'' as an influence on his decision to incorporate [[worldbeat]] into his own music.<ref name="bonfiglio"/> The band's lyrical content varies but often talks about [[Christianity]] and [[Judaism]]. The group's 2012 album, ''The Movement'', was fan-funded.<ref>{{cite web|last=Greenhaus|first=Mike|url= https://relix.com/articles/detail/the-core-rusted-root/|title=The Core: Rusted Root|date=May 1, 2013|website=Relix}}</ref>
The band is known for its fusion of acoustic, [[rock music|rock]], world, and other styles of music, with a strong [[Percussion instrument|percussion]] section that draws from [[Music of Africa|African]], [[Latin American music|Latin American]], [[Music of India|Indian]], and [[Native American music|Native American]] influences. Michael Glabicki has acknowledged the popular success of [[Peter Gabriel]]'s 1986 album ''[[So (album)|So]]'' as an influence on his decision to incorporate [[worldbeat]] into his own music.<ref name="bonfiglio"/> The band's lyrical content varies but often talks about [[Christianity]] and [[Judaism]]. The group's 2012 album, ''The Movement'', was fan-funded.<ref>{{cite web|last=Greenhaus|first=Mike|url= https://relix.com/articles/detail/the-core-rusted-root/|title=The Core: Rusted Root|date=May 1, 2013|website=Relix}}</ref>


==Current members==
==Current members==

Revision as of 18:53, 9 September 2022

Rusted Root
Rusted Root in 2008
Rusted Root in 2008
Background information
OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresRoots rock,[1] worldbeat,[1] jam band
Years active1990–present
Labels
MembersMichael Glabicki
Patrick Norman
Liz Berlin
Abbey Hoffman
Past membersJim DiSpirito
Jim Donovan
Jenn Wertz
John Buynak
Ethan Winograd
Preach Freedom
Colter Harper
Jason Miller
Cory Caruso
Dirk Miller
Websiterustedroot.com

Rusted Root is an American worldbeat rock band formed in 1990 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania[2] by singer-guitarist Michael Glabicki (born January 21, 1971),[3] bassist Patrick Norman, and percussionist Liz Berlin. The band got its start as the house band playing a weekly gig in Jack's Back Room on Pittsburgh's South Side. The band achieved fame in 1994 with its platinum-selling album When I Woke, which included the hit single "Send Me on My Way". The song has been featured prominently in many films and commercials. Rusted Root has sold more than three million albums, and is currently on hiatus.[1]

Musical style and influences

The band is known for its fusion of acoustic, rock, world, and other styles of music, with a strong percussion section that draws from African, Latin American, Indian, and Native American influences. Michael Glabicki has acknowledged the popular success of Peter Gabriel's 1986 album So as an influence on his decision to incorporate worldbeat into his own music.[1] The band's lyrical content varies but often talks about Christianity and Judaism. The group's 2012 album, The Movement, was fan-funded.[4]

Current members

Past members

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album Peak chart positions Certifications Record label
Billboard 200
[5] 		Heatseekers Albums
[5]
1992 Cruel Sun — —
1994 When I Woke 51 1 Mercury
1996 Remember 38 —
  • RIAA: Gold
1998 Rusted Root 165 —
2002 Welcome to My Party 129 — Island
2009 Stereo Rodeo — — Adrenaline Music
2012 The Movement — — Shanachie
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Live albums

Compilations

  • The Best of Rusted Root: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection (2005)

Extended plays

  • Rusted Root (1990)
  • Christ Monkey (1991)
  • Live (1995)
  • Evil Ways (1996)
  • Airplane (1998)

Singles

Year Song US Hot 100
[5][6] 		Certifications
1994 "Send Me on My Way" 72
1995 "Ecstasy" —
1996 "Evil Ways" —
"Faith I Do Believe" —
"Who Do You Tell It To" —
"Virtual Reality" —
"Sister Contine" —
1998 "Magenta Radio" —
2002 "Welcome to My Party" —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rusted Root.
  1. ^ a b c d Bonfiglio, Jeremy D. (July 6, 2014). "Staying connected to their Roots". The Herald Palladium. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  2. ^ Bush, John. "Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  3. ^ Tortorici, Frank (January 21, 1999). "Rusted Root's Mike Glabicki". MTV.
  4. ^ Greenhaus, Mike (May 1, 2013). "The Core: Rusted Root". Relix.
  5. ^ a b c "Rusted Root - Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  6. ^ "Rusted Root Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography". Music VF. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  7. ^ "Rusted Root - Send Me on My Way". bpi.co.uk. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
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