The Black Crowes
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
2
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
The Black Crowes achieved a level of commercial success that few bands match, selling over 30 million albums worldwide and securing two number-one debuts on the Billboard 200. Their impact extends beyond sales figures; they revitalized interest in Southern rock and blues during the height of grunge. Being named the "Most Rock 'n' Roll Rock 'n' Roll Band in the World" by Melody Maker and topping Rolling Stone's reader polls cemented their reputation as authentic purveyors of classic rock sounds. Their induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2008 recognized their deep roots in the state's musical heritage.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Georgia Music Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for their significant contributions to music and their origins in Georgia.
Guinness World Record
Fastest-selling debut album by a new act in the US for Shake Your Money Maker.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock
Top Selling Albums of the 1990s
100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
May 1990
The Black Crowes: The New Kings of Rock
TIME
1992
Rock & Roll Issue Feature
NME
1992
The Southern Harmony
GQ
1993
The Rock Revolution
Records & Feats
First Band Since Beatles to Have First Two Albums Top 5
Both Shake Your Money Maker (#2) and The Southern Harmony (#1) reached the top 5 of the Billboard 200.
Fastest-Selling Debut Album
Shake Your Money Maker became the fastest-selling debut album by a new act in US history at the time of its release.
Highest-Grossing Touring Act of 1992
The Southern Harmony Tour grossed over $35 million, making them one of the top touring acts of the year.