The band was formed in 1985 in Atlanta. Kevn Kinney hooked up with Frank French at Frank's recording studio, "Dragon Path Music" working on his original songs there at night & working at times at Frank's shop "Far East Futon Company" in Atlanta. Kevn also hooked up with Tim Nielsen, who was in a popular band called the Nightporters with drummer Paul Lenz at the time. Kinney had just moved to Georgia from Milwaukee and was working in a sewage treatment plant by day while playing folk gigs by night. The band’s name, Drivin’ N’ Cryin’, was chosen from one of Kevn’s many songs that reflected the two directions of their music.
Various musicians including Frank French accompanied the threesome in the early years. They signed with indie label 688 Records in 1986 after becoming one of Atlanta’s top club draws. Their first album, Scarred But Smarter, was an instant hit and landed them countless tour dates and later a contract with Island Records. In 1987, Lenz left the band and was replaced by Jeff Sullivan, who was recruited just in time to accompany them for their first major-label release. Sullivan had been the drummer for Mr. Crowes Garden, the band that later became The Black Crowes, prior to joining Drivin' 'N' Cryin'. That same year, the band held its first “Benefit For The Hopeful,” a concert to raise money for Atlanta homeless organizations, held annually on Dec. 8, the anniversary of John Lennon’s death. Other native Georgian group R.E.M’s guitar tech and touring rhythm guitarist Buren Fowler joined the trio at this time as well. He was officially asked to join the band on a more permanent level (however not as an official member) in 1988, after repeated on-stage appearances with the group.
Well I'm out of work I'm out of hope Of what should be of thee I spoke Good times for the undeserved Bad times for the ones who work I said poor man, rich man, blind man, dead man Hoped for more than they had all planned Just then they suffered a serious blow As the real world cut the line they hold I said nobody said it would be fair They warned you before you went out there There's always a chance to get restarted To a new world, new life Scarred but smarter Is it right to wish the poor man rich Is it right to wish the rich man poor To hope all that's well is fair ends fair To wish thy neighbor's life to despair Being so mad that I start crying No pay off for all my trying To do it right - to never fail Wishing for a fairy tale Nobody said it would be fair They warned me before I went out there There's always a chance to get restarted To a new world, new life Scarred but smarter But when my life it turns all around Jobs and things to do that I've found I think how foolish I must have looked To think I could be down for good Nobody said it would be fair But in the end I think it is Karma, justice - whatever you call it It's really there - just keep looking for it Nobody said it would be fair But in the end I think it is Karma, justice - whatever you call it It's really there - just keep looking for it Nobody said it would be fair But in the end I think it is Karma, justice - whatever you call it It's really there - just keep looking for it Nobody said it would be fair They warned me before I went out there There's always a chance to get restarted To a new world, new life Scarred but smarter
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The eateries and main courtyard of the Venue will be closed off for that evening, with the stage set up in the parking lot, much as they've done for Diamond Rio, Drivin N Cryin and other larger acts.
Music performances will be headlined by Kevin Kinney, lead vocalist and guitarist of Drivin N Cryin, folk-country singer Caroline Herring and singer-songwriter Abe Partridge ... Speakers will include Jerry Grillo, author of the biography Big Cat.
The musical festivities continued throughout the weekend, with performances by Drivin N Cryin, Pistol Whip, Rhythm CityGroove, County Wide, and Sidewinders, keeping the energy high and the crowds dancing every night ... .
The city of Suwanee is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its August Concert series by bringing back one of the bands that played at the inaugural event — the quintessential Atlanta collective Drivin N Cryin... .
CORBIN — The 72nd Annual NIBROC Festival is set to bring fun, music, and community spirit to Corbin from Wednesday through Saturday ... Wednesday, August 7. - 6 p.m. ... - 7.30 p.m. ... Drivin’ N Cryin’ on MainStage, followed by headliner Tracy Byrd at 9.30 p.m.
Weekend winners. The Titans. Sure, there is football out there amid all the medal counts and vote counters ...Michael Phelps ... Think about that ... After the Lookouts got bagged, we walked down to Riverfront Nights for Drivin' and Cryin' by the river ... And sad.
CORBIN — Country music fans are in for a treat as Tracy Byrd is set to perform at the 72nd Annual NIBROC Festival on Thursday, August 8 ...Opening up for the country star will be the Atlanta-based rock band, Drivin N Cryin, starting at 7.30 p.m ... .
The Post and Courier
10 Dec 2024
The Post and Courier
10 Dec 2024