Hootie & the Blowfish is an American rock band formed in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1986. The band's lineup for most of its existence has been the quartet of Darius Rucker, Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, and Jim Sonefeld. The band went on hiatus in 2008 until they announced plans for a full reunion tour in 2019 and released their first new studio album in fourteen years, Imperfect Circle.
As of 2019, Hootie & the Blowfish have won two Grammy Awards, landed sixteen singles on various Billboard singles charts, and released six studio albums. The band's debut album, Cracked Rear View (1994), is the 19th-best-selling album of all time in the United States and was certified platinum 22 times. The band is known for its three Top 10 singles: "Hold My Hand" (1994), "Let Her Cry" (1994), and "Only Wanna Be with You" (1995). The band is also popular in Canada, having three number-one singles in that country.
Members:
Mark Bryan - lead guitar, backing vocals, piano (1986-2008, 2018-present)
Dean Felber - bass guitar, backing vocals, piano (1986-2008, 2018-present)
Darius Rucker - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1986-2008, 2018-present)
Jim Sonefeld - drums, percussion, backing vocals, rhythm guitar (1989-2008, 2018-present)
Former members
Brantley Smith - drums (1986-1989)
From: Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Genre(s):
Pop rock,
alternative rock,
soft rock,
roots rock,
heartland rock,
jangle pop
Active From: 1986-2008, 2018-present
Associated Acts:
Darius Rucker