Alabama Shakes
Founded: 2009
Location: United States
Alabama Shakes is an American rock band formed in Athens, Alabama, in 2009. The band consists of lead singer and guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, bassist Zac Cockrell, and drummer Steve Johnson.
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Album Review: Alabama Shakes - Sound & Color
"Some underlying old-style rhythm & blues and soul elements probably always present are allowed more rein."
Live Review: Alabama Shakes, Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires
"...devoted fans were left hanging as they waited for their Alabama Shakes favourites, Hold On and Hang Loose, arguably two of their best tracks, which regrettably never came"
Why It Was Time To Add To Their Repertoire
Guitarist Heath Fogg chats album number two ahead of Bluesfest.
Alabama Shakes Announce Sydney Headline Show
Their only Bluesfest sideshow
Live Review: Alabama Shakes & Bob Log II
All agree the house was rocked and, regardless of who Alabama Shakes remind you of, that’s what they came to do.
Shakin’ All Over The World
"Honestly we just didn’t want Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings to hear that we were trying to steal their thunder or something like that."
Live Review: Alabama Shakes
If this sounds like a love story perhaps it was, and if you love your rock music without pretence but with a whole lot of Southern-inspired hospitality then get on down to an Alabama Shakes show while they are still playing smaller venues.
Album Review: Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls
Aside from reverb and percussive overdrive, minimal effects are used on their debut longplayer, ensuring Howard’s passionate vocals stand out.
Album Review: Alabama Shakes - Boys And Girls
A ferocious and inspired debut album, steeped in an array of influences to blend the emotion of soul and country.
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