Greta Van Fleet has evolved from a local Michigan band into a Grammy Award-winning rock group, offering a blend of hard rock, blues rock, and progressive rock. After their single ‘Highway Tune’ topped the Billboard U.S. Mainstream Rock and Active Rock charts for four consecutive weeks in September 2017, Greta Van Fleet quickly ascended from a promising new act to a Grammy Award-winning rock group. Formed in 2012 by brothers Josh Kiszka (vocalist), Jake Kiszka (guitarist), Sam Kiszka (bassist/keyboardist), and Kyle Hauck, the band’s lineup solidified with Danny Wagner on drums in 2013.
Early in their career, Greta Van Fleet recorded tracks like ‘Cloud Train,’ ‘Highway Tune,’ and ‘Standing On,’ with ‘Standing On’ gaining early exposure through 2014 Chevy Equinox advertisements. The band signed with Lava Records in March 2017, leading to the release of their debut EP, ‘Black Smoke Rising,’ in April 2017. Building on the success of ‘Black Smoke Rising,’ Greta Van Fleet released their second EP, ‘From the Fires,’ in November 2017. This collection, which incorporated tracks from their debut EP alongside four new songs, garnered significant critical acclaim, earning the band a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2019.
Throughout these releases, the band maintained an extensive touring schedule, including notable early support slots for Bob Seger in 2017. Their global reach expanded further with the ‘Dreams in Gold’ tour, which saw them headline major venues worldwide across 2021 and 2022. Demonstrating the diverse artistic pursuits within the group, guitarist Jake Kiszka launched his side project, Mirador, in 2024. Greta Van Fleet remains a dynamic force in rock, continuously engaging audiences with their blend of hard rock, blues rock, and progressive rock influences, and a consistent track record of chart-topping albums and global tours.