Alabama Shakes is a blues-rock band from Athens, Georgia. The group formed in 2009 with members Brittany Howard, Zac Cockrell, Steve Johnson and Heath Fogg.
The band debuted with the release of a self-titled EP in September 2011. Their first full album Boys & Girls was released in 2012 and contained the hit single "Hold On" which garnered three Grammy Award nominations. The success of Boys & Girls launched the band into mainstream acclaim and recognition. Alabama Shakes released their second album Sound & Color which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200.
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