Ed Roland can describe 30 years in Collective Soul with two words. ?It?s an honor and privilege,? said the frontman and songwriter behind the Georgia-born band known for a bedrock of time-tested hits. ?It?s that simple. Just being able to do what you love, it?s an honor and a privilege.? Since launching a major label career in 1994, Collective Soul has charted a path that most rock bands dream of, but only few achieve. They cut through a noisy 1990s rock scene with a knack for stick-to-you-like-glue melodies, roof-shaking guitars, and a touch of Southern grit. Behind enduring singles like ?Shine,? ?December? and ?The World I Know,? the band hit the ground running for what would not be a short-lived sprint, but a steady marathon of uncompromising ? and always catchy ? albums. Since launching, they?ve become one of the most reliable rock bands in America, a tried-and-true force in a world often defined by turmoil and turbulence.

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It’s probably (well, definitely) somewhat of an understatement to say Collective Soul frontman and chief songwriter Ed Roland is unwaveringly driven in his desire to double down on doing more of what he does best — making music, sweet music, both in the studio and onstage.

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