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- • Rateliff spent his youth in Hermann, Missouri, a town known for its German heritage and wineries.
- • A broken-down 1963 Hammond organ inspired Rateliff to shift his sound towards soul and R&B.
- • His band, The Night Sweats, originally formed as a drunken joke during an open mic night.
- • Rateliff's musical journey began playing drums in a Pentecostal church in Hermann, Missouri.
- • He moved to Denver seeking work, initially landscaping before music fully consumed him.
- • The Night Sweats formed after Rateliff nearly abandoned music following a decade of solo work.
- • His breakout hit, "S.O.B.," was ironically written while battling alcohol withdrawal.
- • Van Morrison's raw, soulful delivery heavily influenced Rateliff's vocal style.
- • Rateliff revitalized soul and blues with a modern, honest lyrical approach.
- • He collaborated with Margo Price on "Hey Mama," showcasing his versatility.
- • Rateliff's music has soundtracked pivotal scenes in popular TV shows like 'Suits'.
- • He founded the Marigold Project, supporting community and economic development.
- • Denver's vibrant music scene provided fertile ground for Rateliff's unique sound to flourish.
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