Ed Roland can describe 30 years in Collective Soul with two words. ?It?s an honor and privilege,? said the frontman and songwriter behind the Georgia-born band known for a bedrock of time-tested hits. ?It?s that simple. Just being able to do what you love, it?s an honor and a privilege.? Since launching a major label career in 1994, Collective Soul has charted a path that most rock bands dream of, but only few achieve. They cut through a noisy 1990s rock scene with a knack for stick-to-you-like-glue melodies, roof-shaking guitars, and a touch of Southern grit. Behind enduring singles like ?Shine,? ?December? and ?The World I Know,? the band hit the ground running for what would not be a short-lived sprint, but a steady marathon of uncompromising ? and always catchy ? albums. Since launching, they?ve become one of the most reliable rock bands in America, a tried-and-true force in a world often defined by turmoil and turbulence.
