Alabama Shakes

Born: Jan 1, 2009 in Athens, AL

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Biography: Muscle Shoals-inspired, Athens, Alabama-based quartet Alabama Shakes formed in 2009 around the talents of Brittany Howard, Zac Cockrell, Steve Johnson, and Heath Fogg. Originally simply called the Shakes, the band’s not-so-subtle blend of fiery blues-rock and hard-hitting Southern soul has drawn comparisons ...Read full biography

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Boys & Girls

Released: 2012

Label: ATO

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Pitched somewhere between the retro-purist vibe of Sharon Jones and the nervy revivalism of Jack White, Alabama Shakes possesses a curious character: they're rooted in the past but it's clear they've learned ...Read full review

More Alabama Shakes albums: Main Albums (1), Singles & EPs (4)

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