Zach Williams & The Reformation
| Zach Williams & The Reformation | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Jonesboro, Arkansas |
| Genres | Southern rock, Blues rock |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | www.zwrnation.com |
| Members |
Zach Williams Red Dorton Robby Rigsbee Josh Copeland Creed Slater |
| Past members |
Barry Fowler Evan Wilons John Keathley |
Zach Williams & The Reformation is an American rock band formed in Jonesboro, Arkansas in 2007 by the group of Zach Williams (acoustic guitar, harp and vocals), Red Dorton (bass guitar and vocals), Robby Rigsbee (slide guitar and rhythm guitar), Josh Copeland (lead guitar, rhythm guitar and vocals) and Evan Wilons (drums). The band took their name from the desire to reform or revitalize the southern rock sound.
History
In February 2009, the band hit Young Avenue Music Studios in Memphis, Tennessee to record their first album "Electric Revival". The record was released in May 2009.[1]
"Angel with a Broken Wing" was the best-received song on the album, with help from Luther Dickinson on slide guitar.[2]
Over the course of the year the band toured throughout the region in support of the first album with some of the highlights being a show at Gruene Hall and a show at State Theatre with Hill Country Revue, which consists of several members from North Mississippi Allstars.
In 2009 Zach Williams & The Reformation signed with the Teenage Head Music booking agency from Belgium. In December 2009, the band announced a three-week tour of Europe, including shows in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Spain. In the summer of 2010 the band made a one week stop in both Guam and Japan in support of Armed Forces Entertainment.[3]
In April 2011 ZWR released "A Southern Offering", their second album. June 2012 ZWR returned to Spain for a 3-week tour with great reviews, sold-out crowds and a rock-star welcome.
Band members
- Zach Williams (acoustic guitar, harp and vocals)
- Red Dorton (bass guitar and vocals)
- Robby Rigsbee (slide guitar, rhythm guitar, and lead guitar )
- Josh Copeland (rhythm guitar and lead guitar)
- Creed Slater (drums and vocals)
Discography
- 2011 - A Southern Offering (Independent)
- 2009 - Electric Revival (Independent)
References
- ↑ Moore, Bruce. "Zach Williams And The Reformation". puregrainaudio.com.
- ↑ "Zach Williams and The Reformation Interview". Southern Rock Interviews. puresouthernrock.com.
- ↑ Miller, Janice. "Join independence celebrations on base". The Pacific Daily News.