Alabama Shakes was an American rock band formed in Athens, Alabama, in 2009. The band consisted of lead singer and guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, bassist Zac Cockrell, and drummer Steve Johnson. The band began its career touring and performing at bars and clubs around the Southeast for two years while honing its sound and writing music. While still unsigned, they recorded their debut album, Boys & Girls, with producer Andrija Tokic in Nashville. Online acclaim led ATO Records to sign the band, which released Boys & Girls in 2012 to critical success. The album's hit single "Hold On" was nominated for three Grammy Awards. After a long touring cycle, the band recorded its second record, Sound & Color, released in 2015, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and won four Grammy Awards.
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
Guest starring as Alabama Shakes
- Episode 2015-10-28: Julianna Margulies; Jonathan Franzen; Alabama Shakes (Oct 28, 2015)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as Alabama Shakes
- Episode 2015-06-08: Larry David & Jason Alexander, Natasha Leggero, Alabama Shakes (Jun 8, 2015)
T in the Park (2013)
Guest starring as Alabama Shakes
- Episode 2015-07-10: Alabama Shakes (Jul 10, 2015)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Guest starring as Alabama Shakes
(2 episodes)
- Episode 40x14: Dakota Johnson / Alabama Shakes (Feb 28, 2015)
- Episode 38x14: Christoph Waltz / Alabama Shakes (Feb 16, 2013)
Grammy Awards (1959)
Guest starring as Alabama Shakes
- Episode 2016-02-15: The 58th Annual Grammy Awards (Feb 15, 2016)