They originate from Edmonton, Kentucky. Chris Robertson and John Fred Young, son of The Kentucky Headhunters' rhythm guitarist Richard Young, started to play music together early in their teens and Jon and Ben soon followed. Black Stone Cherry officially formed on June 4, 2001. They then took over the practice house that had been used by The Kentucky Headhunters since 1968 and began to record tracks. After the band finished recording, they returned to Edmonton for a homecoming gig in the gym of the local middle school, which was attended by 1500 people. After the bandβs self-titled debut album was released, Chris's former school principal invited the band back to Edmonton to celebrate with a concert. As the band entered the town, the streets were covered with signs welcoming them back.
In July 2007, they released a second EP containing the song "Rain Wizard" along with two previously unreleased tracks.
The first live album by Black Stone Cherry was released on October 31, 2007 immediately following the concert at the Astoria in London. They joined Def Leppard and Whitesnake in the summer of 2008 for European dates.
On August 19, 2008 Black Stone Cherry released their second album, entitled Folklore and Superstition. Three singles from the album, "Blind Man", "Please Come In" and "Things My Father Said" have been released.
In May 2009, they supported Nickelback's Dark Horse tour.
The White Trash Millionaire Songfacts states that their third studio album, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, got an unexpected early release on the bittorrent tracker, Demonoid on May 27, 2011 due to an employee error at an unspecified Walmart. The official release date was May 31, 2011.
The band recorded a new album in fall 2013, through early 2014. Magic Mountain was released on 6 May 2014, reaching number five in the UK albums chart. The first single was "Me and Mary Jane"
On October 7, 2015, it was revealed that the band had signed to Mascot Label Group, and had begun recording the follow-up to Magic Mountain for a 2016 release. The album was recorded in the same location as the self-titled album; Glasgow, Kentucky. The album, entitled Kentucky, was released on April 1, 2016 and became their second consecutive #1 album on the Billboard Hard Rock albums chart.
In February 2018, the band released their first single, Burnin', from their new album Family Tree which released on 20th April 2018 through Mascot Records.
Black Stone Cherry's music style is often associated with bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Black Crowes, and Led Zeppelin to a lesser extent. While there are clear influences in Black Stone Cherryβs music, they have created their own style to a great extent. The musical tone and composition of Black Stone Cherry is very comparable to that of Brand New Sin and Zakk Wylde's Pride and Glory.
The song writing of Black Stone Cherry is often praised for great storytelling and delivering a strong message. For example, the song "Lonely Train" is about the effect on families when a relative goes to fight in a war. The song "Rain Wizard" is about a local legend of mysterious wisemen who could bring the rain in times of drought. "Backwoods Gold" is about a local man who ran moonshine out of the hardware store in the middle of Edmonton.
Rain Wizard
Black Stone Cherry Lyrics
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Once I was searchin'
For somethin' to change my ways
Clouds - they came rollin'
And from the thunder I heard them say
[Chorus]The rain wizard will wash our hands
Bring magic to our land
The rain wizard will do it again
Bring magic to our land
Hair strung like silver
And the moons - they lit his robe
His boots - they are leading
To a path that no one knows
[Chorus]
Here comes the Rain Wizard
The lyrics of Black Stone Cherry's song Rain Wizard may seem puzzling at first glance, but they contain a metaphorical meaning that is difficult to decode. The song is about the search for transformation, about finding something that can change one's life or habits. The idea of transformation is illustrated by the image of the rain wizard, who, according to the lyrics, has the power to wash away the old and bring magic to the land. The singer seems to suggest that the rain wizard can help him and his people to experience a profound transformation that will lead them to a better place.
The lyrics also contain references to nature, which adds to the ambiance of the song. The thunder, clouds, silver hair, and moonlit robe all evoke the idea of the magical or the mysterious. The song speaks to a need for change, but it also suggests that this change can come from unexpected places or sources. The rain doesn't just come to bring water, but also transformational energy. The last line of the chorus, "Here comes the Rain Wizard," is repeated, driving home the idea that the transformation is coming, and nothing can stop it.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes the rain
It's about to rain.
Once I was searchin' for somethin' to change my ways
The singer was looking for something that would influence them to change their behavior.
Clouds - they came rollin' and from the thunder I heard them say
The clouds came and the singer heard the thunder speak to them.
The rain wizard will wash our hands, bring magic to our land
The Rain Wizard is believed to bring purity and renewal to their land.
The rain wizard will do it again, bring magic to our land
The Rain Wizard is known to bring change and transformation through the rain.
Hair strung like silver and the moons - they lit his robe
The Rain Wizard has a unique appearance with silver hair and a luminous robe.
His boots - they are leading to a path that no one knows
The Rain Wizard seems to be going somewhere important, although no one is sure where.
Here comes the Rain Wizard
The artist repeats the title, emphasizing the coming of the Rain Wizard.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJAMIN DANIEL WELLS, CHRISTOPHER ROBERTSON, JOHN FREDERICK YOUNG, JONATHAN MICHAEL LAWHON
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@tbrooks5015
Have seen these guys many times since 2006. AMAZING music and live shows never disappoint!
@fedecamusso
HERE COMES THE RAAAAIN!!
YEAHH!
AMAZING SONG.
@midwest_railfan_4793
these dudes kick ass. Such an underrated band!
@XenonPhoenix
I remember hearing this in ATV off road back in 2010 while playing PSP π₯² those days
@chickspt1877
Here from the same thing
@khuthadzomukhesakule7270
Me too I remember playing it on my PSP ππ
@XenonPhoenix
@@khuthadzomukhesakule7270 yes
@JabbarMuhammad-f8j
One of their best songs
@yumenomahiro
I remember playing that ATV game on the PSP years ago. I heard this song, and damn still listen to it in 2019.
Edit: Edge of 2022 now, hope all of you are doing well~
@MaxxieTheShyProto
atv offroad fury pro?