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Collective Soul is an American rock band from Stockbridge, Georgia. They have been enjoying popularity on alternative rock and mainstream rock radio since 1994. Seven of their singles reached the #1 position on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart..

History

Early Years

Prior to forming Collective Soul, Ed Roland studied songwriting/composing and guitar at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Ed began working at "Real 2 Reel Studios" in Atlanta during the 1980s and early 1990s. The studio is owned by Will Turpin's father. Ed did production and engineering work for local Atlanta artists. He also recorded his own demos and his independent solo album "Ed-E Roland" in 1991. Ed had been in garage bands and did some performing of his own. He had a pre-Collective Soul band in the late 80's/early 90's called "Marching Two-Step" which also included Shane Evans; they were a legitimate band for about 3 years.

Around 1992, Ed started shifting focus and was trying to secure contracts and deals for songwriting and publishing. However, as he was doing this and submitting his demos to labels, he was finding rejection. That would change in 1993 when his song "Shine" from the Rising Storm label release of "Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid" became an underground hit on a legendary College radio station in Orlando. It was around this time that Ed brought along Shane Evans, his brother Dean Roland, Will Turpin and Ross Childress. This would become the official line-up.

Ed Roland [Hariman Simanjuntak] was reading Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead and came across the phrase "collective soul." Author Ayn Rand actually uses the phrase in a negative connotation, using the "collective soul" as a threat to the main character's sense of individualism, but Ed is quick to point out, "...we're not preaching Ayn Rand, objectivism, egoism, or anything...we just dug the name..." and "it [the band's name] could've come out of Motorcycle Magazine.

Atlantic Records got word of the popularity of "Shine" and signed the band, simply because the song and the independent release of the album were selling, and people were taking notice. The band went from rejections to being on a major label and it all happened very quickly.

Atlantic Records (1994–2001)

====Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid (1994)====

Collective Soul exploded out of their hometown of Stockbridge, Georgia onto the national consciousness with 1994’s double-platinum Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid. The album, a collection of Ed Roland's early demos, was highlighted by the #1 hit song "Shine". The band was invited to perform at the Woodstock 1994 festival.

====Collective Soul (1995)==== The group’s self-titled second album arrived the following year, and more than lived up to the promise of the debut, scoring RIAA triple platinum and logging a 76-week run on the Billboard 200. Collective Soul offered a remarkable quartet of singles – "December," "Where The River Flows," and "The World I Know" – all rose to the #1 spot on the nation’s rock chart and "Gel" peaked at #2. "Smashing Young Man" also wound up a top ten hit on the Mainstream Rock charts. They would go on to gain heavy rotation on MTV and Much Music.

Collective Soul was headlining their own club tour, their two albums had sold a combined 5 million copies and they were receiving a meager $150 a week to cover food expenses on the road. Ed had received no money from publishing; the band had received no royalties all thanks to their manager who had taken it upon himself to claim both the money and the publishing rights. ("December," off the self-titled album, was written when all of this began.) Following a nasty split with him, Collective Soul found their tour dates canceled and themselves called into the courtroom to face a legal battle that would drag on for part of 1995 and most of 1996.

During this time, funds were frozen, and Collective Soul could not tour or record in a "real" studio; for a period, they weren't sure that they even owned the rights to their own band's name. While the legal battles continued, the band went to a tiny cabin in Stockbridge, situated in the middle of 40 acres of cow pasture...and let the music flow. They recorded into a computer their impromptu rehearsals of the songs Ed wrote during this time. These songs would become known as Disciplined Breakdown, chronicling this bleak time period and "directed at the emotions" they were feeling at the time. The case was eventually settled and both parties have been instructed to keep mum.

====Disciplined Breakdown (1997)==== Released in 1997, Disciplined Breakdown did not sell as well as the band's previous records but eventually went platinum, while Collective Soul’s chart-topping streak continued: Both "Precious Declaration" and "Listen" went on to hit #1 on the rock charts. The album showcased a more progressive and melodic set of songs. The album was inspired by the break up between the band and their manager.

====Dosage (1999)==== The band’s fourth album, 1999’s platinum-certified and critically acclaimed Dosage saw Collective Soul further its run as rock radio superstars. The first single "Heavy" set a new high mark for weeks at #1 with a 14-week chart-topping reign. Singles such as "Run", "Needs", and "Tremble For My Beloved" were the other hits. The album displayed more of a pop-rock vibe, combining loops, electronic effects and a more polished and glossy sound, partially due to their first pairing with producer/omni-instrumentalist Anthony J. Resta. The band also performed at the Woodstock 1999 festival and performed "Heavy" and "Crazy train" Ozzy osbourne cover"

====Blender (2000)==== The group released its fifth studio album, Blender in 2000. It did not fare as well as their other albums, although the first single "Why, Pt. 2" reached #2 on the mainstream rock chart. They also had additional radio hits with "Vent" and "Perfect Day," the latter being a duet between Ed Roland and Elton John. Eventually the album was RIAA certified Gold. Rolling Stone gave Blender a very positive review as did many other critics. This was their second effort with producer Anthony J. Resta known for his work with Duran Duran and others. Similar to Dosage, the band decided to experiment with loops, electronic effects and computer based studio production, such as Digidesign/Digitech Pro Tools. Collective Soul was criticized, however, for the direction this album took, away from their rock roots and more toward adult-oriented pop.

====7even Year Itch: Greatest Hits 1994–2001 (2001)==== In 2001, Collective Soul released their greatest hits compilation, 7even Year Itch: Greatest Hits 1994-2001, which featured the new tracks "Next Homecoming" and "Energy." . The record marked the end of the group's contract with Atlantic Records. The band then went on a hiatus for 2 years (2002-2004), but still played several dozen shows. This also marked the departure of original lead guitarist Ross Childress. He had been with the band during their tenure with Atlantic Records and was a friend of the band members for many years. The band promoted their longtime guitar-tech Joel Kosche to be the new lead guitarist.

EL Music Group (2004–present)

====Youth (2004)==== In November 2004, they released their long-awaited sixth studio album, Youth, on their own independent label, El Music Group. It was re-recorded a couple of times over two years. The album debuted at a respectable #66 on the Billboard 200. The band scored a Top 10 rock hit with "Counting the Days". The record showcased a revitalized band ready to hit the road. The record was still along the lines of pop/rock, but was more balanced than Blender. The second single, "Better Now" was a huge hit on Adult Top 40 radio. Their touring lasted for almost 2 years including a few dozen shows in Canada. The third single "How Do You Love" became a Top 20 hit on Adult Top 40 radio. The album sold over 225,000 copies in its first year of release, relying on steady sales which is considered a success considering their long hiatus. More importantly than sales figures, however, this album restored the credibility of the band in the eyes of their long-term fans. They received a warm and positive response when touring up in Canada, as they are popular throughout North America.

====From the Ground Up (2005)====

In May 2005, they released an eight song acoustic EP compilation titled From the Ground Up, which had eight acoustic versions of some past favorites, including a new track, "Youth".

The original drummer Shane Evans left the band during this period. Session/studio drummer Ryan Hoyle has been the drummer during touring, and is credited with playing on eight of the 11 songs on "Youth". Later, Hoyle was officially named as the band's drummer on the Collective Soul website.

====Home: A Live Concert Recording With The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (2005)==== Collective Soul performed two shows with the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra on April 23 and 24, 2005. A DVD and CD of the performances, entitled Home: A Live Concert Recording With The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra was released in February 2006.

====Afterwords (2007)==== Collective Soul's seventh studio album, Afterwords was released on August 28, 2007. The album is co-produced by Anthony J. Resta (Duran Duran, Shawn Mullins, Nuno Bettencourt, Satellite Party). The band has made a deal with Target stores, making it the "exclusive physical retailer" of Afterwords, for one year. The album is also available in digital form on iTunes. The song "Hollywood" was released as the first single in May. The second single from the album, "All That I Know", was released in November.

Afterwords debuted at # 25 on the Billboard Comprehensive Albums Chart and # 5 on the Billboard Top Internet Albums Chart. The band made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on August 31st to promote the album and they performed "Hollywood". They were also the musical guest on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on March 4th, 2008.

Lineup

Ed Roland - (1993-present) - vocals, guitar, keyboards
Dean Roland - (1993-present) - guitar
Will Turpin - (1993-present) - bass guitar, vocals
Joel Kosche - (2001-present) - guitar
Ryan Hoyle - (2005-present) - drums, percussion

Former members

Ross Childress - (1993-2001) - guitar
Shane Evans - (1993-2005) - drums, percussion

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Collective Soul Write-up edit this content Collective Soul is an American rock band from Stockbridge, Georgia. They have been enjoying popularity on alternative rock and mainstream rock radio since 1994. Seven of their singles reached the #1 position on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.. History Early Years Prior to forming Collective Soul, Ed Roland studied songwriting/composing and guitar at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Ed began working at "Real 2 Reel Studios" in Atlanta during the 1980s and early 1990s. The studio is owned by Will Turpin's father. Ed did production and engineering work for local Atlanta artists. He also recorded his own demos and his independent solo album "Ed-E Roland" in 1991. Ed had been in garage bands and did some performing of his own. He had a pre-Collective Soul band in the late 80's/early 90's called "Marching Two-Step" which also included Shane Evans; they were a legitimate band for about 3 years. Around 1992, Ed started shifting focus and was trying to secure contracts and deals for songwriting and publishing. However, as he was doing this and submitting his demos to labels, he was finding rejection. That would change in 1993 when his song "Shine" from the Rising Storm label release of "Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid" became an underground hit on a legendary College radio station in Orlando. It was around this time that Ed brought along Shane Evans, his brother Dean Roland, Will Turpin and Ross Childress. This would become the official line-up. Ed Roland [Hariman Simanjuntak] was reading Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead and came across the phrase "collective soul." Author Ayn Rand actually uses the phrase in a negative connotation, using the "collective soul" as a threat to the main character's sense of individualism, but Ed is quick to point out, "...we're not preaching Ayn Rand, objectivism, egoism, or anything...we just dug the name..." and "it [the band's name] could've come out of Motorcycle Magazine. Atlantic Records got word of the popularity of "Shine" and signed the band, simply because the song and the independent release of the album were selling, and people were taking notice. The band went from rejections to being on a major label and it all happened very quickly. Atlantic Records (1994–2001) ====Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid (1994)==== Collective Soul exploded out of their hometown of Stockbridge, Georgia onto the national consciousness with 1994’s double-platinum Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid. The album, a collection of Ed Roland's early demos, was highlighted by the #1 hit song "Shine". The band was invited to perform at the Woodstock 1994 festival. ====Collective Soul (1995)==== The group’s self-titled second album arrived the following year, and more than lived up to the promise of the debut, scoring RIAA triple platinum and logging a 76-week run on the Billboard 200. Collective Soul offered a remarkable quartet of singles – "December," "Where The River Flows," and "The World I Know" – all rose to the #1 spot on the nation’s rock chart and "Gel" peaked at #2. "Smashing Young Man" also wound up a top ten hit on the Mainstream Rock charts. They would go on to gain heavy rotation on MTV and Much Music. Collective Soul was headlining their own club tour, their two albums had sold a combined 5 million copies and they were receiving a meager $150 a week to cover food expenses on the road. Ed had received no money from publishing; the band had received no royalties all thanks to their manager who had taken it upon himself to claim both the money and the publishing rights. ("December," off the self-titled album, was written when all of this began.) Following a nasty split with him, Collective Soul found their tour dates canceled and themselves called into the courtroom to face a legal battle that would drag on for part of 1995 and most of 1996. During this time, funds were frozen, and Collective Soul could not tour or record in a "real" studio; for a period, they weren't sure that they even owned the rights to their own band's name. While the legal battles continued, the band went to a tiny cabin in Stockbridge, situated in the middle of 40 acres of cow pasture...and let the music flow. They recorded into a computer their impromptu rehearsals of the songs Ed wrote during this time. These songs would become known as Disciplined Breakdown, chronicling this bleak time period and "directed at the emotions" they were feeling at the time. The case was eventually settled and both parties have been instructed to keep mum. ====Disciplined Breakdown (1997)==== Released in 1997, Disciplined Breakdown did not sell as well as the band's previous records but eventually went platinum, while Collective Soul’s chart-topping streak continued: Both "Precious Declaration" and "Listen" went on to hit #1 on the rock charts. The album showcased a more progressive and melodic set of songs. The album was inspired by the break up between the band and their manager. ====Dosage (1999)==== The band’s fourth album, 1999’s platinum-certified and critically acclaimed Dosage saw Collective Soul further its run as rock radio superstars. The first single "Heavy" set a new high mark for weeks at #1 with a 14-week chart-topping reign. Singles such as "Run", "Needs", and "Tremble For My Beloved" were the other hits. The album displayed more of a pop-rock vibe, combining loops, electronic effects and a more polished and glossy sound, partially due to their first pairing with producer/omni-instrumentalist Anthony J. Resta. The band also performed at the Woodstock 1999 festival and performed "Heavy" and "Crazy train" Ozzy osbourne cover" ====Blender (2000)==== The group released its fifth studio album, Blender in 2000. It did not fare as well as their other albums, although the first single "Why, Pt. 2" reached #2 on the mainstream rock chart. They also had additional radio hits with "Vent" and "Perfect Day," the latter being a duet between Ed Roland and Elton John. Eventually the album was RIAA certified Gold. Rolling Stone gave Blender a very positive review as did many other critics. This was their second effort with producer Anthony J. Resta known for his work with Duran Duran and others. Similar to Dosage, the band decided to experiment with loops, electronic effects and computer based studio production, such as Digidesign/Digitech Pro Tools. Collective Soul was criticized, however, for the direction this album took, away from their rock roots and more toward adult-oriented pop. ====7even Year Itch: Greatest Hits 1994–2001 (2001)==== In 2001, Collective Soul released their greatest hits compilation, 7even Year Itch: Greatest Hits 1994-2001, which featured the new tracks "Next Homecoming" and "Energy." . The record marked the end of the group's contract with Atlantic Records. The band then went on a hiatus for 2 years (2002-2004), but still played several dozen shows. This also marked the departure of original lead guitarist Ross Childress. He had been with the band during their tenure with Atlantic Records and was a friend of the band members for many years. The band promoted their longtime guitar-tech Joel Kosche to be the new lead guitarist. EL Music Group (2004–present) ====Youth (2004)==== In November 2004, they released their long-awaited sixth studio album, Youth, on their own independent label, El Music Group. It was re-recorded a couple of times over two years. The album debuted at a respectable #66 on the Billboard 200. The band scored a Top 10 rock hit with "Counting the Days". The record showcased a revitalized band ready to hit the road. The record was still along the lines of pop/rock, but was more balanced than Blender. The second single, "Better Now" was a huge hit on Adult Top 40 radio. Their touring lasted for almost 2 years including a few dozen shows in Canada. The third single "How Do You Love" became a Top 20 hit on Adult Top 40 radio. The album sold over 225,000 copies in its first year of release, relying on steady sales which is considered a success considering their long hiatus. More importantly than sales figures, however, this album restored the credibility of the band in the eyes of their long-term fans. They received a warm and positive response when touring up in Canada, as they are popular throughout North America. ====From the Ground Up (2005)==== In May 2005, they released an eight song acoustic EP compilation titled From the Ground Up, which had eight acoustic versions of some past favorites, including a new track, "Youth". The original drummer Shane Evans left the band during this period. Session/studio drummer Ryan Hoyle has been the drummer during touring, and is credited with playing on eight of the 11 songs on "Youth". Later, Hoyle was officially named as the band's drummer on the Collective Soul website. ====Home: A Live Concert Recording With The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (2005)==== Collective Soul performed two shows with the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra on April 23 and 24, 2005. A DVD and CD of the performances, entitled Home: A Live Concert Recording With The Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra was released in February 2006. ====Afterwords (2007)==== Collective Soul's seventh studio album, Afterwords was released on August 28, 2007. The album is co-produced by Anthony J. Resta (Duran Duran, Shawn Mullins, Nuno Bettencourt, Satellite Party). The band has made a deal with Target stores, making it the "exclusive physical retailer" of Afterwords, for one year. The album is also available in digital form on iTunes. The song "Hollywood" was released as the first single in May. The second single from the album, "All That I Know", was released in November. Afterwords debuted at # 25 on the Billboard Comprehensive Albums Chart and # 5 on the Billboard Top Internet Albums Chart. The band made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on August 31st to promote the album and they performed "Hollywood". They were also the musical guest on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on March 4th, 2008. Lineup Ed Roland - (1993-present) - vocals, guitar, keyboards Dean Roland - (1993-present) - guitar Will Turpin - (1993-present) - bass guitar, vocals Joel Kosche - (2001-present) - guitar Ryan Hoyle - (2005-present) - drums, percussion Former members Ross Childress - (1993-2001) - guitar Shane Evans - (1993-2005) - drums, percussion This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Collective Soul".
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