Darius Rucker

Darius Rucker is most notably the former lead singer for Hooty and the Blowfish. After this band's successful run in the 90s and early 2000s, Rucker moved on to a solo career, continuing to sing in a similarly soulful and often bittersweet style. Unlike his work with Hooty and the Blowfish, however, much of is solo work is described as country music with common Southern themes and the use of instruments typical of a Nashville act. The South Carolina native grew up in a musically mixed culture that is reflected in his mix of rock, blues and country, explicit in his music.