Collective Soul

1996
Collective Soul legal battle

Following a split with their manager, Collective Soul found their tour dates canceled and were called into the courtroom to face a legal battle that lasted into 1996, presumably with said ex-manager Bill Richardson. While the legal battles continued, the band went to a cabin, in the middle of 40…
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1994
Collective Soul re-released the 1993 demo

Upon Collective Soul’s signing, Atlantic wished to capitalize on the band’s success and quickly re-released the 1993 demo Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid as their first studio album in 1994. Although reluctant to have the unpolished demo represent their new lineup, Collective Soul gained international recognition and double-platinum status…
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1991
Collective Soul independent solo album

Roland recruited keyboard player and backing vocalist Christopher Dykes, drummer Tony Caporale, and bassist Skip Godwin to play live in clubs and showcase for A&R personnel from various record companies. At this time the group was simply known as Ed-E. They played several local shows, played a part in a…
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