Years active 2007–2012 Website www.zwrnation.com | Labels Independent Genres Southern rock, Blues rock | |
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Past members Zach Williams
Red Dorton
Robby Rigsbee
Josh Copeland
Creed Slater
Barry Fowler
Evan Wilons
John Keathley Origin Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States (2008) Albums Electric Revival, A Southern Offering Similar Zach Williams, Hogjaw, Fifth on the Floor, Luther Dickinson, Skinny Molly | ||
Zach Williams & The Reformation is an American rock band formed in Jonesboro, Arkansas in 2007 by the group of Zach Williams (acoustic guitar, harmonica 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.
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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.
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.
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
Discography
Songs
Angel With a Broken Wing2009
Empty Dreams2009
Gravy Train2011