Greta Van Fleet

Greta Van Fleet was formed in Frankenmuth, Michigan, in 2012 by brothers Josh Kiszka (vocalist), Jake Kiszka (guitarist), Sam Kiszka (bassist/keyboardist), and Kyle Hauck, who was later replaced by Danny Wagner on drums in 2013. The band’s name was inspired by a local resident, Gretna Van Fleet, who gave her blessing for the variation of her name to be used. Early in their career, the band recorded songs such as “Cloud Train,” “Highway Tune,” and “Standing On.” Their song “Standing On” was featured in 2014 Chevy Equinox advertisements in the Detroit area, marking an early exposure milestone.

In March 2017, Greta Van Fleet signed with Lava Records. Shortly after, they released their debut EP, “Black Smoke Rising,” in April 2017. Their single “Highway Tune” topped the Billboard U.S. Mainstream Rock and Active Rock charts for four consecutive weeks in September 2017. Building on this success, they released their second EP, “From the Fires,” in November 2017, which included the tracks from “Black Smoke Rising” and four new songs. “From the Fires” earned the band a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2019. Their debut full-length studio album, “Anthem of the Peaceful Army,” released in October 2018, topped the Billboard Rock Albums chart and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, selling 80,000 copies in its first week.

The band continued to release new music, with their second studio album, “The Battle at Garden’s Gate,” arriving in April 2021, and their third album, “Starcatcher,” in July 2023. “Starcatcher” debuted at number 8 on the US Billboard 200. Throughout their career, Greta Van Fleet has toured extensively, including opening for Bob Seger in 2017 and embarking on their global “Dreams in Gold” tour in 2021 and 2022. Guitarist Jake Kiszka also launched a side project, Mirador, in 2024, showcasing the band members’ individual artistic endeavors.