Rusted Root
Rusted Root | |
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 Rusted Root in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Roots rock,[1] worldbeat,[1] jam band |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | |
| Members | Michael Glabicki Patrick Norman Liz Berlin Abbey Hoffman |
| Past members | Jim DiSpirito Jim Donovan Jenn Wertz John Buynak Ethan Winograd Preach Freedom Colter Harper Jason Miller Cory Caruso Dirk Miller |
| Website | rustedroot |
Rusted Root is an American worldbeat rock band formed in 1990 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,[2] by singer-guitarist Michael Glabicki (born January 21, 1971),[3] bassist Patrick Norman and percussionist Liz Berlin. The band got its start as the house band playing a weekly gig in Jack's Back Room on Pittsburgh's South Side. The band achieved fame in 1994 with its platinum-selling album When I Woke, which included the hit single "Send Me on My Way". The song has been featured prominently in many films and commercials. Rusted Root has sold more than three million albums, and is currently on hiatus.[1]
Musical style and influences
The band is known for its fusion of acoustic, rock, world and other styles of music, with a strong percussion section that draws from African, Latin American, Indian and Native American influences. Michael Glabicki has acknowledged the popular success of Peter Gabriel's 1986 album So as an influence on his decision to incorporate worldbeat into his own music.[1] The band's lyrical content varies but often talks about Christianity and Judaism. The group's 2012 album, The Movement, was fan-funded.[4]
Current members
- Michael Glabicki – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica, mandolin (1990–present)
- Patrick Norman – bass guitar, backing vocals, percussion
- Liz Berlin – vocals, percussion
Past members
- Jim Donovan – drums, percussion (1990–2002)
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Record label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard 200 [5] |
Heatseekers Albums [5] | ||||
| 1992 | Cruel Sun | — | — | ||
| 1994 | When I Woke | 51 | 1 |
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Mercury |
| 1996 | Remember | 38 | — |
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| 1998 | Rusted Root | 165 | — | ||
| 2002 | Welcome to My Party | 129 | — | Island | |
| 2009 | Stereo Rodeo | — | — | Adrenaline Music | |
| 2012 | The Movement | — | — | Shanachie | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||
Live albums
- Rusted Root Live (2004)
Compilations
- The Best of Rusted Root: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection (2005)
Extended plays
- Rusted Root (1990)
- Christ Monkey (1991)
- Live (1995)
- Evil Ways (1996)
- Airplane (1998)
Singles
| Year | Song | US Hot 100 [5][6] |
Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | "Send Me on My Way" | 72 | |
| 1995 | "Ecstasy" | — | |
| 1996 | "Evil Ways" | — | |
| "Faith I Do Believe" | — | ||
| "Who Do You Tell It To" | — | ||
| "Virtual Reality" | — | ||
| "Sister Contine" | — | ||
| 1998 | "Magenta Radio" | — | |
| 2002 | "Welcome to My Party" | — | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | |||
References
- ^ a b c d Bonfiglio, Jeremy D. (July 6, 2014). "Staying connected to their Roots". The Herald Palladium. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ Bush, John. "Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ Tortorici, Frank (January 21, 1999). "Rusted Root's Mike Glabicki". MTV.
- ^ Greenhaus, Mike (May 1, 2013). "The Core: Rusted Root". Relix.
- ^ a b c "Rusted Root - Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
- ^ "Rusted Root Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography". Music VF. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
- ^ "Rusted Root - Send Me on My Way". bpi.co.uk. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
External links
- Official website
- Official Facebook page
- Rusted Root collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive
- Rusted Root discography at Discogs
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