Hootie and the Blowfish
Darius Rucker's warm baritone over songs that sold fifteen million copies and never once tried to be cool, which is precisely why they aged well.
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About Hootie and the Blowfish
Hootie and the Blowfish is a roots rock band from Columbia, SC, formed in 1989.
Hootie and the Blowfish formed at the University of South Carolina in Columbia in the late 1980s, built around singer Darius Rucker, guitarist Mark Bryan, bassist Dean Felber and drummer Jim Sonefeld. Their music sits between bar-band rock, folk-rock and Southern radio pop, with acoustic and electric guitars behind Rucker's baritone.
Their 1994 debut Cracked Rear View became one of the best-selling albums of the decade in the United States, carried by singles including "Hold My Hand," "Let Her Cry" and "Only Wanna Be with You." The band continued through several further albums before slowing down in the 2000s, when Rucker began a separate career as a country singer. The original four-piece later returned to recording and touring together.
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Questions about Hootie and the Blowfish
Where is Hootie and the Blowfish from?
Hootie and the Blowfish is from Columbia, SC.
Who is in Hootie and the Blowfish?
Hootie and the Blowfish is Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, Stan Lewis, Darius Rucker and Jim Sonefeld.
When did Hootie and the Blowfish form?
Hootie and the Blowfish formed in Columbia in 1989.
What was Hootie and the Blowfish's first album?
Hootie and the Blowfish's first album was Cracked Rear View (1994). The latest is Imperfect Circle (2019).
Is Hootie and the Blowfish on tour?
Yes. Hootie and the Blowfish has 5 shows listed, from Glasgow, UK on May 10, 2027 to London, UK on May 16, 2027.
What kind of music does Hootie and the Blowfish play?
Hootie and the Blowfish plays roots rock and pop-rock.
What festivals has Hootie and the Blowfish played before?
Hootie and the Blowfish has played Bourbon & Beyond 2026.