Alabama Shakes

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Jo Whiley |   BBC Radio 2

Alabama Shakes chat to Jo Whiley

Roots rock band Alabama Shakes catch up with Jo Whiley.

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Biography

Alabama Shakes is an American rock band formed in Athens, Alabama in 2009. The group consists of lead singer and guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, bassist Zac Cockrell, keyboard player Ben Tanner, and drummer Steve Johnson. The group received three nominations for the 2013 Grammy Awards: Best New Artist, Best Rock Performance for "Hold On", and Best Recording Package for their debut album, Boys & Girls.

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BBC Reviews

  1. Boys & Girls 2012

    Review of Boys & Girls

    Reviewed by Martin Aston

    This Alabama outfit might be the feel-good hit of the summer festival circuit.

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