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Drivin’ n’ Cryin’

Atlanta, GA

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rock Popularity: 36

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Region: Piedmont Conference: Southeast Regional Rank: #96

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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
, GA
"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 13 Chattahoochee River 11

Connected Places

Atlanta, GA
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