Drivin N Cryin wsg Laid Back Country Picker

Drivin N Cryin is an enduring American rock band whose roots-forward sound and uncompromising
spirit have made them a vital force since forming in Atlanta, Georgia in 1985. Blending Southern
rock grit, folk storytelling, and hard-charging rock & roll, the band built a reputation early on as a must-see live act and a songwriter’s band with depth far beyond trends.

Led by singer-songwriter Kevn Kinney and anchored by bassist Tim Nielsen and drummer Dave
Johnson, Drivin N Cryin broke through nationally with a run of influential albums that helped define late-’80s and early-’90s American rock. Songs like “Fly Me Courageous,” “Honeysuckle Blue,” “Straight to Hell,” “Build a Fire,” and “Scarred But Smarter” became staples of rock and AAA radio, with Fly Me Courageous earning Gold certification and remaining a cornerstone of the band’scatalog.

While they emerged during the MTV era, Drivin N Cryin never disappeared. Over four decades,
they’ve remained a consistently touring, recording band releasing new music, evolving their
sound, and cultivating a loyal, multigenerational audience. Their influence extends well beyond
their own recordings; “Straight to Hell” found new life through covers and collaborations that
introduced the song to entirely new audiences.

The band’s stature is reflected in both peer respect and formal recognition, including induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, as well as Kinney’s induction into the Milwaukee Music Hall of Fame. Touring history includes shared stages with artists spanning multiple eras and genres, The Who, Hootie & The Blowfish, The Black Crowes, ZZ Top, Soul Asylum, Blackberry Smoke, The
Marshall Tucker Band, Jason Isbell, along with recent appearances on destination events like Rock Boat, Outlaw Country Cruise, and Moon Crush.