Rusted Root
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Rusted Root | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
Genres | Roots rock,[1] worldbeat[1] |
Years active | 1990–present |
Labels | Mercury/Island/Touchy Pegg |
Members | Michael Glabicki Bobby Schneck Jr. Zil Fessler Dirk Miller Daisie Ghost Flower |
Past members | Jim DiSpirito Liz Berlin Jim Donovan Jenn Wertz John Buynak Ethan Winograd Preach Freedom Colter Harper Jason Miller Wendy Beile Nery Arevalo Cory Caruso Patrick Norman |
Website | RustedRoot.com |
Rusted Root is an American band formed in 1990 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, by singer-guitarist Michael Glabicki, 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 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.[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, 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.
Current members
- Michael Glabicki – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica, mandolin
- Bobby Schneck Jr.– bass guitar, backing vocals, percussion
- Zil Fessler - drums, percussion
- Dirk Miller – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Daisie Ghost Flower - backing vocals
Discography
Studio albums
- Cruel Sun (1992)
- When I Woke (1994) US #51
- Remember (1996) US #38
- Rusted Root (1998) US #165
- Welcome to My Party (2002) US #129
- Stereo Rodeo (2009)
- The Movement (2012)
Live albums
- Rusted Root Live (2004)
Compilations
- The Best of Rusted Root: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection (2005)
EPs
- Rusted Root (1990)
- Christ Monkey (1991)
- Live (1995)
- Evil Ways (1996)
- Airplane (1998)
References
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- ^ a b c d Bonfiglio, Jeremy D. (6 July 2014). "Staying connected to their Roots". The Herald Palladium. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
External links
- Official site
- Rusted Root collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive