The Black Crowes have received their second straight nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this February. Frontman Chris Robinson has had a change of heart since 2017 when he vowed never to attend an induction ceremony. The band became eligible for this honor a decade ago and reunited in 2019 after splitting twice before—in 2002 and again in 2015. Rich Robinson and Chris Robinson are the only original members on the 2026 ballot, alongside former members like guitarist Jeff Cease, bassist Johnny Colt, guitarist Marc Ford, drummer Steve Gorman, and the late keyboardist Eddie Harsch.
The band recently released their 10th studio album, *A Pound of Feathers*, marking their second new record in three years. They recorded it with producer Jay Joyce in Nashville. Along with the album, they also put out an EP of covers and a live recording to celebrate their debut album.
Their 1990 debut, *Shake Your Money Maker*, went platinum five times and included their hit cover of “Hard to Handle.” The follow-up, *Southern Harmony and Musical Companion*, topped the charts in 1992. Six of their songs reached No. 1 on the Billboard rock charts, and eight of their 11 albums made it into the Top 20.
Chris Robinson believes that his reunion with Rich Robinson inspired Liam and Noel Gallagher to reform Oasis in 2025. “There’s no doubt in my mind,” he said. The two bands toured together in 2001 on the Tour of Brotherly Love, which Rich Robinson called “amazing.”
Recently, Chris performed a cover of Otis Redding’s song on *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* with Rachael Price and the Cletones. The Black Crowes will kick off their Southern Hospitality Tour 2026 with Whiskey Myers in May, running through August 20. Stay tuned for dates and ticket links!
