Black Stone Cherry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Black Stone Cherry
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Black Stone Cherry performing in 2018
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Edmonton, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Roadrunner, Mascot |
| Members | Chris Robertson Ben Wells John Fred Young Steve Jewell |
| Past members | Jon Lawhon |
Black Stone Cherry is a rock band from the United States. They formed in 2001 in Edmonton, Kentucky. The band was with Roadrunner Records until 2015. Now, they are signed with Mascot Label Group.
The band members are Chris Robertson (who sings and plays lead guitar), Ben Wells (who plays rhythm guitar and sings backup), Steve Jewell (who plays bass and sings backup), and John Fred Young (who plays drums and sings backup). Black Stone Cherry has released seven studio albums and two EPs. They have also had seventeen songs on the US Mainstream Rock Tracks charts. Their newest album, The Human Condition, came out in 2020.
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Band History
Early Days: 2001–2004
Black Stone Cherry started in Edmonton, Kentucky. Chris Robertson and John Fred Young began playing music together when they were teenagers. Soon, Ben Wells and Jon Lawhon joined them. The band officially formed on June 4, 2001.
They started practicing and recording songs in a building that another band, The Kentucky Headhunters, had used since 1968. They also began playing shows at local clubs. Soon, they had many fans of all ages in their hometown. In 2003, the band released their first demo CD, called Rock N' Roll Tape.
First Albums: 2005–2007
The band's first album, called Black Stone Cherry, came out in May 2006. After recording, they went back to Edmonton for a special concert. It was held in their old middle school gym, and 1500 people came to see them. When the band arrived in town, people lined the streets with "welcome home" signs.
In July 2007, they released a second recording, an EP. It included the song "Rain Wizard" and two new songs. Their first live album was released on October 31, 2007. It was recorded at the Astoria in London. Copies were sold to the fans right after the concert.
New Music and Tours: 2008–2009
On August 19, 2008, Black Stone Cherry released their second album, Folklore and Superstition. Four songs from this album became singles: "Blind Man", "Please Come In", "Things My Father Said", and "Soulcreek".
In 2008, the band toured the UK with famous bands like Def Leppard and Whitesnake. In May 2009, they also supported Nickelback on their Dark Horse tour. The band first played at the Download Festival in June 2008.
More Albums and Tours: 2010–2012
Their third album, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, was released on May 31, 2011. The first song from the album was "White Trash Millionaire". It came out in late March. The band was nominated for a classic rock award in 2011.
The band toured Europe with Alter Bridge and Theory of a Deadman from October to November 2011. Black Stone Cherry also had their own sold-out UK tour. They opened for Chickenfoot on their American tour in the spring of 2012.
Continued Success: 2013–2015
Black Stone Cherry opened for Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad Company on their tour. The band recorded a new album in late 2013 and early 2014. This album, Magic Mountain, was released on May 6, 2014. It reached number five on the UK albums chart. The first song released from it was "Me and Mary Jane".
The band took a short break from touring in late 2014. They started touring again in February 2015 in the US. In June, they were the main band on the second stage at the Download Festival. They also played some smaller shows in the UK and Ireland.
In June 2015, the band announced a UK arena tour. They were part of the Carnival of Madness tour package with bands like Shinedown and Halestorm. The band released their first live DVD, Thank You: Livin' Live, on October 30, 2015. It showed footage from their Magic Mountain tour.
New Labels and Blues: 2016–2017
On October 7, 2015, the band announced they had signed with Mascot Label Group. They began recording their next album for a 2016 release. This album was recorded in the same place as their first album, Glasgow, Kentucky.
The album, called Kentucky, was released on April 1, 2016. It became their second album in a row to reach number one on the Billboard Hard Rock albums chart. A video for the song "In Our Dreams" was released in February. Later, in July 2016, a video for "The Rambler" came out. It featured Billy Ray Cyrus.
In 2017, the band released their first EP of cover songs, Black to Blues, on September 29.
More Albums and Covers: 2018–2019
In February 2018, the band released "Burnin'". This was the first song from their new album, Family Tree. The album was released on April 20, 2018. They released their second EP of cover songs, Black to Blues, Vol.2, on October 19, 2019. They also toured, opening for Alice Cooper.
Recent Years: 2020–Present
On August 5, 2020, the band announced their seventh album, The Human Condition. They released the first song, "Again", the next day. The album came out on October 30, 2020.
On June 2, 2021, Black Stone Cherry shared that their bassist, Jon Lawhon, would be taking a break from music and touring. In June, the band released their version of Tracy Chapman's song "Give Me One Reason". This was the first song from the special deluxe edition of The Human Condition.
On April 20, 2022, the band announced their second live album and DVD, Live from the Royal Albert Hall. It was released on June 24, 2022. This concert was filmed at the end of their UK tour for The Human Condition.
Band Members
Current Members
- Chris Robertson – lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitar (2001–present)
- Ben Wells – rhythm and lead guitar, backing vocals (2001–present)
- John Fred Young – drums, percussion, piano, backing vocals (2001–present)
- Steve Jewell – bass, backing vocals (2021–present)
Current Touring Members
- Jeffrey Boggs – bongos, congas (2021–present)
Former Members
- Jon Lawhon – bass guitar, backing vocals (2001–2021)
Music Albums
Studio Albums
- Black Stone Cherry (2006)
- Folklore and Superstition (2008)
- Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (2011)
- Magic Mountain (2014)
- Kentucky (2016)
- Family Tree (2018)
- The Human Condition (2020)
EPs
- Black to Blues (2017)
- Black to Blues, Vol. 2 (2019)
See also
In Spanish: Black Stone Cherry para niños
