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Chris Robinson Reflects on The Black Crowes' Rise and Struggles

3/28/2026

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Chris Robinson, frontman of The Black Crowes, reflects on the band's early years, citing 1989–1996 as intense.
The Atlanta rock band released Shake Your Money Maker on February 12, 1990, selling five million copies in the U.S. and reaching No. 4 on Billboard chart.
Their second album, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, topped US charts.
Robinson criticized A&R executive John Kalodner, calling him among the worst in the music business.

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Story summary

Chris Robinson, frontman of The Black Crowes, reflects on the band's early years, citing 1989–1996 as intense.
The Atlanta rock band released Shake Your Money Maker on February 12, 1990, selling five million copies in the U.S. and reaching No. 4 on Billboard chart.
Their second album, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, topped US charts.
Robinson criticized A&R executive John Kalodner, calling him among the worst in the music business.