Grant Lee Buffalo

Grant Lee Buffalo was an American rock band based in Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1991 from the dissolution of the earlier band Shiva Burlesque, the group's core lineup consisted of Grant-Lee Phillips, Paul Kimble (bass), and Joey Peters (drums). The band has been noted for their folk-infused rock sound, lyricism, and engagement with American historical and contemporary themes.

Career

In the 1990s, Grant Lee Buffalo released four albums, all of which were issued through Slash Records. The single, "Truly, Truly", received extensive airplay In 2001, a compilation of singles, album tracks, and rarities called Storm Hymnal was released. ==Sound and vision==

Sound and vision

Music critics have compared Grant Lee Buffalo's sound to that of Neil Young and John Stewart, particularly in discussions of the band's approach to Americana-influenced rock. Lyrically, the bank frequently referenced American history as well as contemporary events. For instance, "Lone Star Song" from Mighty Joe Moon references the Waco siege and "Crackdown" from Copperopolis references the murder of Yoshihiro Hattori as well as the Oklahoma City bombing. ==Live==

Live

Following a 12-year hiatus, Grant Lee Buffalo reunited in May 2011 for a limited tour with stops in Los Angeles, Dublin, London, Brussels, Copenhagen, and Oslo. On August 8, 2011, the band performed at Dranouter Festival in Belgium, and on August 9 performed in Copenhagen. The band also played at the German Haldern Pop Festival in August 2012. ==Publication==

Publication

In October 2017, Chrysalis Records acquired Grant Lee Buffalo's back catalog from Slash Records. Chrysalis/Blue Raincoat CEO Jeremy Lascelles had previously signed the band to the label's publisher in the 1990s. ==Solo careers==

Solo careers

Phillips has had his own solo career, starting in 2000. He explains: :"As for Grant Lee Buffalo, I sensed they were beginning to wonder if we'd ever get through finishing school. Before that could happen, band and label parted as did Peters and myself. The scenery was changing and I was looking for new explorations. I'm sure we all were. Perhaps we always will be." ==Discography==

Discography

Studio albums Singles Music videos Soundtracks (*) – soundtrack demos only, not on the OST. ==See also==

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