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Did You Know
- • CRB formed in 2011 during a hiatus for Chris Robinson's main band, The Black Crowes.
- • Neal Casal, a key CRB member, was a prolific photographer whose work graced their albums.
- • Their sprawling jams drew heavily from the California psychedelic scene of the late 60s.
- • CRB's first shows were unannounced gigs at small clubs around Southern California.
- • The band released a series of limited-edition live albums showcasing their improvisational prowess.
- • Chris Robinson described their sound as "cosmic California music" blending genres.
- • Before CRB, Adam MacDougall played keyboards with The Black Crowes, bridging the two bands.
- • "Shore Power" became a fan favorite, known for its extended instrumental sections.
- • Despite critical acclaim, CRB never achieved mainstream success, remaining a cult favorite.
- • The death of Neal Casal in 2019 led to the band's dissolution, ending their musical journey.
- • CRB formed spontaneously after Chris Robinson's solo tour hiatus in 2011.
- • Their psychedelic sound draws heavily from the Laurel Canyon music scene.
- • Neal Casal's instrumental virtuosity was integral to the band's unique sound.
- • The band's name was inspired by a fan’s description of their communal vibe.
- • They released four studio albums in just five years, a prolific output.
- • CRB covered obscure songs like "Try Rock and Roll" showcasing their influences.
- • Their live shows were known for extended improvisations and setlist variations.
- • The song "Barefoot in the Head" became a fan favorite, exemplifying their style.
- • The band's aesthetic revived the bohemian spirit of the 1970s rock scene.
- • Despite critical acclaim, mainstream commercial success remained elusive for CRB.
Locations in Lyrics
8 location references across 15 songs
Songs & Places
Shadow Cosmos
California
"Thought you left it all back across the state line"
Roan County Banjo
Harriman, TN
Spencer, WV
Gatlinburg, TN
Appalachia
"Roan County banjo"
Tulsa Yesterday
Tulsa, OK
deep red clay
"Tulsa yesterday"
One Hundred Days Of Rain
Georgia
Georgia State Line, GA
San Francisco, CA
"Georgia state line"
Reflections On A Broken Mirror
Glasgow, KY
"Glasgow girl"
California Hymn
California
"TITLE"
Appaloosa
Appaloosa
rainy day town
Behold the Seer
Big city
Beware, Oh Take Care
High Is Not the Top
the valley
Let’s Go Let’s Go Let’s Go
the hill
Rosalee
beach
county seat
Someday Past the Sunset
the river
streets
Star Or Stone
highway
side of the road
Vibration & Light Suite
the valley
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