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United States Collective Soul, an American rock band, has consistently delivered multi-platinum albums and numerous chart-topping hits across distinct rock subgenres.
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Collective Soul partnered with eco-lifestyle brand One Golden Thread for a "socially purposeful" collaboration to launch benefit tree shirts.
Collective Soul made a deal with Target stores, making it the "exclusive physical retailer" of their album "Afterwords" for one year.
Collective Soul released their eighth studio album, 'Rabbit', with Roadrunner Records.
Collective Soul released their ninth studio album, 'See What You Started by Continuing', through Vanguard Records.
Collective Soul's live album, 'Collective Soul: Live', was released by Suretone Records.
Collective Soul, originating from Stockbridge, Georgia, formed in 1992. The initial lineup included Ed Roland (lead vocalist), Dean Roland (rhythm guitarist), David Neal (bassist), Ross Childress (lead guitarist), and Shane Evans (drummer). The band gained prominence in 1993 after their independent label release, “Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid,” saw its lead single “Shine” receive significant regional radio play. Subsequently, Will Turpin replaced David Neal on bass, and Atlantic Records re-released the album in 1994, propelling “Shine” to national success, peaking at No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock chart and No. 4 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. This rapid rise led to their performance at Woodstock 1994 and a supporting slot for Aerosmith.
The band’s self-titled second album, released in March 1995, is considered their “true debut album” by Ed Roland. It spent 76 weeks on the Billboard 200 and achieved triple-platinum status, becoming their highest-selling album. This period generated several No. 1 Mainstream Rock singles, including “December,” “The World I Know,” and “Where the River Flows.” Following this, “Disciplined Breakdown” (1997) continued their chart success with two more No. 1 Mainstream Rock singles, “Precious Declaration” and “Listen,” achieving platinum certification. Their fourth album, “Dosage” (1999), featured the single “Heavy,” which held the No. 1 spot on the Mainstream Rock chart for a then-record 15 weeks. Collective Soul maintained their active presence by releasing “Blender” in 2000, which reached gold certification. The band also performed at Woodstock 1999.
In 2001, Collective Soul released their greatest hits compilation, marking the end of their contract with Atlantic Records and the departure of lead guitarist Ross Childress, who was replaced by Joel Kosche. Embracing greater artistic control, they formed their independent label, El Music Group (later Fuzze-Flex Records), and released “Youth” in 2004, which featured the successful singles “Counting the Days” and “Better Now.” Shane Evans left the band in 2005 due to personal issues and was replaced by Ryan Hoyle. Subsequent albums include “Afterwords” (2007), “Collective Soul (Rabbit)” (2009), “See What You Started by Continuing” (2015), “Blood” (2019), and “Vibrating” (2022). In 2009, Collective Soul was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Jesse Triplett took over lead guitar in 2014, and Johnny Rabb became the drummer in 2012. Collective Soul released their first double album, “Here to Eternity,” in 2024, recorded at Elvis Presley’s estate in Palm Springs, CA, further solidifying their enduring career.
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