The story of the rock phenomenon -a band who in seven years went from being the University of Virginia's favorite frathouse party combo to one of the world's most beloved rock 'n' roll institutions
Born out of informal jamming and local gigs in Charlottesville Virginia, the multi-racial quintet known as the Dave Matthews Band has become in internationally successful rock 'n' roll juggernaut. The music is an eclectic mix of jazz, blue-eyed soul and funk, world beat and catchy hook and lyrics. The audience is a rabid following akin to that of the Grateful Dead and Phish; fans crisscross the country to see shows, and the Band, like their predecessors, encourage taping of concerts for trading.
This book is a look at the whole of the DMB experience -from individual histories, to live performances and recording sessions, put into context with the larger musical movement that the band ignited and continue to lead. Also included is a complete "gigography," discography, including commercial releases collaborations, bootlegs and more. In short, the most comprehensive book available on one of music's most successful and inventive bands.
