Chris Robinson fronting the Brotherhood at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, Calif., April 2014
Chris Robinson Brotherhood
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Blues rock, psychedelic rock, Southern Rock, jam rock
Chris Robinson Brotherhood is an American blues rock band formed in 2011 by Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson while The Black Crowes were on hiatus. The band has released five studio albums: Big Moon Ritual, The Magic Door, Phosphorescent Harvest, Any Way You Love, We Know How You Feel 2016 and Barefoot in the Head. The band consists of Robinson, guitarist Neal Casal, keyboardist Adam MacDougall, bassist Jeff Hill (who replaced original bassist Mark Dutton in 2016), and drummer Tony Leone (who replaced original drummer George Sluppick in January 2015)
Chris Robinson Brotherhood began as an experiment but became a ‘band’ during their California residency tour. The original intention, according to Robinson, was to “have a local L.A. band, just play in California, see where the music takes us and have a good time.” They then embarked on a 118 date North American tour in 2011. Robinson names Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, who sat in with the band during CRB’s run at the Great American Music Hall, as both musical inspirations and friends. As well as Robinson, the band features fellow Black Crowes member Adam MacDougall, Ryan Adams collaborator Neal Casal, bassist Mark Dutton, and drummer George Sluppick. Robinson describes the Brotherhood as a “farm-to-table psychedelic band”.
Chris Robinson Brotherhood released a version of “Blue Suede Shoes” (written by Carl Perkins) b/w a live version “Girl, I Love You” (written by Al Bell and Eddie Floyd) for Record Store Day on April 21, 2012. The CD version also features a cover of the Jimmy Reed song, “Bright Lights Big City”.
The band’s debut album, Big Moon Ritual, was recorded at Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, and was released on June 5, 2012. Chris Robinson suggests that Big Moon Ritual is “not a concept album, but it’s very conceptual sonically.” He also notes that CRB “isn’t the type of band that’s going to make a concise four-minute song record” and that they prefer instead to make lengthier compositions.
Band members
Current members
Chris Robinson — lead vocals, guitars (2011–present)
Neal Casal — guitars, vocals (2011–present)
Adam MacDougall — keyboards, vocals (2011–present)
Tony Leone — drums (2015–present)
Jeff Hill – bassist (2016–present)
Past members
George Sluppick — drums (2011–2015)
Mark “Muddy” Dutton — bass, vocals (2011–2016)
Discography
Studio albums
2012 Big Moon Ritual
Release date: June 5, 2012
Label: Silver Arrow Records
63
The Magic Door
Release date: September 11, 2012
Label: Silver Arrow Records
98
2014 Phosphorescent Harvest
Release date: April 29, 2014
Label: Silver Arrow Records
61
2016 Any Way You Love, We Know How You Feel
Release date: July 29, 2016
Label: Silver Arrow Records
118
If You Lived Here, You Would Be Home by Now
Release date: November 4, 2016
Label: Silver Arrow Records
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2017 Barefoot in the Head
Release date: July 21, 2017
Label: Silver Arrow Records
Live albums
2013 Betty’s Blends Volume 1
Release date: November 24, 2013
Label: Silver Arrow Records
Format: 12″, red/white marble
2015 Betty’s Blends Volume 2
Release date: June 2, 2015
Label: Silver Arrow Records
Format: 12″
2017 Betty’s Blends, Vol. 3: Self-Rising, Southern Blends
Release date: May 5, 2017
Label: Silver Arrow Records
Format: LP, CD, digital download, online streaming
Singles
2012 Blue Suede Shoes / Girl I Love You
Release date: April 21, 2012
Label: Silver Arrow Records
Formats: 7″, CD
2013 Older Guys / That’s How Strong My Love Is’
Release date: 2013
Label: Silver Arrow Records
Formats:7″, MP3/FLAC
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