But they believed that it could serve a higher purpose, beyond simply scaling the pop charts and earning royalties. Some fans have traveled more than a thousand miles to be here. Bonham: Tell me about your football playing days at Furman. Going home to their parents house for holidays was a nightmare, the singer adds. It was released as the fifth single from Rivers in the Wasteland on February 2, 2015. Were all Christian guys. Our fans are on the same page with usand some of them have seen us twenty or more timesbecause every album's different. It is a little different when people do get to know us. Theyll be in Birmingham, Alabama tomorrow. 1 Rock Album,[30] and No. Bonham: Talk about your parents music background and how that impacted your music. He joined brothers Bo and Bear Rinehart in the band Needtobreate. William "Bear" Rinehart and his brother/guitarist Bryant "Bo" Rinehart were raised in an ardent Crimson Tide household hence the names "Bear" and "Bryant," in honor of the legendary Alabama . The Center is located in an impoverished region. There are a lot of bands that made that possible. When Needtobreathe takes the stage, theres a quiet roar. He was actually on the old show Hee Haw. So music was important. Its the bands passion to do it their own wayand never wavering from that instinctthats rare. 1 on the Hot Christian Songs chart;[5] the Grammy-nominated "Multiplied" (2014);[6][5] "Brother" (2015), which charted on the Top 100 and reached No. In 2004, they followed with two four-song EPs, one of which piqued the interest ofUniversal Music Group. "Afterwards, we went, 'Man, what are we doing?' We realized our. It really was. We have been given the gift of fans who not only listen to the music but allow the music and shows to be a part of their lives - in birth, in death, in love, in loss, in pain, and in joy. There were a lot of our friends and some other artists that saw us during that time and they would come to us and tell us how our music had impacted them. The edges of their eyes curl in the same mischievous way. Without us having an agenda, I think these songs naturally flow out of us. Rinehart's. We had to learn while we were making this record. But it doesnt take very long for people to figure out that somethings different. If Needtobreathe has mastered the art of anything after almost two decades of finding their sound, its delivering a passion through their music that leaves their fans feeling like theyve just climbed down from a mountain. 1996-2023 Jesus freak Hideout. The departure, coupled with the realities of the pandemic, forced the band to approach music-making in new ways. "I married into essentially a Southern Living family where I walked in the first time, even when we were dating, where there is an absolute spread, and everything is perfect, and like layers of plates, I don't even know what you use those for. The Rinehart's celebrate Christmas and New Year's with a Lowcountry Boil. For the first time in the 20-plus year career of NEEDTOBREATHE, lead guitarist Bo Rinehart, Bear's brother, wasn't there; he left the band in 2019 after years of tension between the two siblings. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Rinehart: At school there was a big triangle between academics, football and music. He married Mary Reames. We had to rethink everything that we were doing. Bo appeared in the film Radio and was on the verge of accepting a recurring role in the television series One Tree Hill.. Raised by a pastor father in Possum Kingdom, S.C., the Rineharts had started Needtobreathe with the best intentions. Named for his two young boys - Wilder, age 3, and one-year-old Woods Wilder Woods' debut album. Bear Rinehart: Bo and I grew up in the boonies in a town called Possum Kingdom, South Carolina where my parents were the caretakers of a youth camp. [4], The band has resisted labels as specific as such in the past, explaining to Rolling Stone in 2016 in the following statement, "any label is limiting. Their wives have supported them from the band's early days and here they use several river metaphors to assure them of their love. It was really childish when you look at it. Rinehart: Its been a big benefit for us because were not soft on the songs. Were thankful for that for sure. We Love Awards, RESOURCES Jessica Wolfroms new weekly newsletter on climate change challenges and solutions in San Francisco, the Bay Area, and California. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Ahh yes, I've read that. The Wilder Woods thing was was just something I needed to doto work with some other people. [34], Through April 2022, 2017, they were the opening act for Faith Hill and Tim McGraw on their Soul2Soul The World Tour 2017. Marisa Brown, writing at AllMusic and Billboard, has referenced this album in helping to "establish the band as one of Christian rock's most successful newcomers. Football had to be my number one priority because it was paying for school but I would leave games sometimes on Saturday and drive three hours to play a show that night. Additionally, dates for the band's 2016 tour, Tour De Compadres, were announced and the album's lead single, "Happiness", was released along with another single, "Money & Fame". Theres a song on the record called Brother. It has a line that says, Let me be your shelter. We just want to defend each other. [citation needed] The band went on tour with Taylor Swift as a featuring opening act on her Speak Now World Tour in 2011. I've owned or played just about everything except ATS, and I ended up whittling down my collection to just two games, Combat Commander and Conflict of Heroes, which manage Jan 9, 2018. Thompson, John J. When needtobreathe first hit the scene in 2006, I had the chance to interview lead singer Bear Rinehart about the bands beginnings and how he and his brother Bo were impacted by their unique childhood experiences. Every show's different. The two had never met before. If you ever had a hang up about being called a redneck, you can imagine what that must have sounded like when people asked, So where are you from?. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart and at No. Seth Bolt, Bear Rinehart, Josh Lovelace, and Bo Rinehart (left to right), This is a BETA experience. The official single version features Gavin DeGraw and was released to Hot AC radio on May 4, 2015. 2022 NewReleaseToday And onstage, we would yell at each other in between songs. Or music they weren't proud of. You can never control what people call you. Today on social media, Christian rock band NEEDTOBREATHE shared some heartbreaking news that Bo Rinehart would be leaving the band. 11 on the Triple A chart. Artist Training, NEEDTOBREATHE announces that Bo Rinehart will be stepping away from the band, Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes Announce Fall 2023 International Tour. We thought long and hard about whether or not we would continue as a band. Sneak peek of the Examiner real estate section. [15], In 2001, the band independently released an eleven-song album, The Feature. So we started backing up from that and its changed everything about how we do things. Thats just a picture of Gods grace throughout this whole thing. Bear Rinehart. [38], On April 1, 2016, the band announced their sixth studio album, Hard Love, and its release date of July 15, 2016. He received his Master's Degree at Loyola College of Maryland. To me, I think people pass over the band all the time because they read that.I hate the idea that they somehow feel like I didn't make the music for them, that we didn't play music for everyone. We look forward to singing for yall for years to come. It's like planting a seed. 29 on the Alternative chart, their first success at Alternative radio. 1 on the Hot Christian Songs chart;[7] and "Who Am I (2020), which reached No. NeedtoBreathe's Bo and Bear Rinehart wrote this anthemic song with Trent Dabbs about their spouses, who are strong, patient and caring forces of nature. Needtobreathe. Following this altercation, the brothers apologized to each other and reaffirmed that their relationship was more important than music. [18] Just prior to their debut release, the band was featured on the cover of CCM Magazinean unprecedented new artist endorsement by the national publication. When the night winds are driving on. If it werent still 98 degrees, you could imagine everyone stuck in grid lock on the bridge rolling down their windows, listening to Bear, Bo, Seth, and Josh belting out the chorus across Louisville at the top of their lungs. Bonham: How does co-writing with your brother make a difference in the final product? Bear was a star football player at Furman University and was talented enough to pursue a career beyond his college. Bassist Bolt and keyboardist Lovelace tried to mediate. They have the same smile. Bear and Bo jamming together at an early age, Music was around us constantly, recalls Bear. [17] In 2004, they followed with two four-song EPs: Fire and Turnaround. Where: Masonic, 1111 California St., S.F. [47], Needtobreathe self-identifies as a rock band, but is often categorized as a Christian rock band as well. It keeps us humble for sure. We care deeply about Bo. We are so excited for our next chapter as a band, and we cant wait to show you what weve been working on. We got into this because we love each other. Music at its core is like any other business. Our brother Bo has decided to step away from NEEDTOBREATHE. We're always observing, always taking notes. A few minutes before 6:00 pm the mid-July sun hovers in the sky over the main Mast Stage at Waterfront Park like a heat lamp. They both know that its been key to their success. Thousands of people are still streaming into the Forecastle grounds. He revived us from a dying place. One of us ended up going to the hospital, Bear recalls, looking directly at his brother, neither admitting who. Today, southern pop rock band NEEDTOBREATHE announced that founding member, and brother to lead singer Bear Rinehart, guitarist Bo Rinehart has decided to step down from the band. 2", "Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Reveal 2017 Soul2Soul Tour Opening Acts", "H A R D L O V E (Deluxe Edition) Collectors Edition Vinyl out August 11th - NEEDTOBREATHE Latest News", "NEEDTOBREATHE Announce "Celebrating Out of Body", "NEEDTOBREATHE Unveils "Who Am I" Featuring Elle King", "NEEDTOBREATHE Details Inspiration Behind Each Song on 'Into the Mystery', "NEEDTOBREATHE Adds Fifth Top Christian Albums No. Our brother Bo has decided to step away from NEEDTOBREATHE. Keep up with the latest from needtobreathe by visiting the bands official website HERE. The first chord of Great Night off of Hard Love explodes across the lawn, echoing back off of downtown Louisville. It just showed what kind of place we were in when we started. 1 album on this chart. Theyre here because they know music can inspire people. 20 on the Billboard 200 and No. So, it comes as no surprise they celebrate their holidays in a uniquely South Carolina kind of way. We hope that youll stick with us, and we hope that youll stick with Bo as he writes his next chapter. Needtobreathe's Bear Rinehart, Seth Bolt, Josh Lovelace, and Bo Rinehart, Needtobreathe elevating their sound together once again. Ultimately, music in rural South Carolina either got you intoor kept you out oftrouble, however. The conversation. I think thats the only way to be relevant in the secular market today. We do it because God gave us this gift, but it cant be more important than anything else. Realizing they had gone too far, the Rineharts apologized to each other and vowed to never again put showbiz before family. We were amazed at the end of the process how God put this record together. It definitely impacted how we saw the world and how we related that to music. NEEDTOBREATHE guitarist Bo Rinehart (above) and his brother Bear share something in common that Alabama football fans will find interesting. We actually got into a big fight a year and a half ago that put one of us in the hospital I wont say who and you get incredibly angry when that happens, like, Im done! But its also a part of who we are. I just knew thats where I was. I think you can hear that in the songs. Bear Rinehart belts out lead vocals at the Forecastle Festival in Louisville, It was never something that we asked for, Bear tells me of their early airplay on Christian stations. A few thousand people are already gathered on the GreatLawn sweeping up from the Ohio River. Bear, Bo, Seth, and Josh are here because they want to be. The departure, coupled with the realities of the pandemic, forced the band to approach music-making in new ways. The departure, coupled with the realities of the pandemic, forced the band to approach . He also has a sister. Rinehart: Theres always a more artistic and a smarter version of you that youre always worried about meeting. ", Underwood returns the favor on NEEDTOBREATHE'S album, joining Rinehart on the rootsy power ballad "I Wanna Remember. We made some mistakes along the way. That's pretty amazing.". We had talked ourselves into believing that it was actually good that we were fighting. NEEDTOBREATHE. We care deeply about Bo. That said, it is clear to us now that the journey of each memberpast, present and futurehas been marked by something greater - something beyond us as people. It wasnt just something you did for entertainment. Most brothers so close in age eventually gravitate down different paths to keep themselves from killing each other. Bear and Bo competed with each other in all aspects of life. [2023] While many might have assumed the Rineharts band NEEDTOBREATHE would head towards the Christian market, it was actually a unique opportunity from Atlantic Records in 2006 that pushed them headlong into the mainstream. Bassist. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. "I basically talked him out of that career, because back. The Outsiders was a record that was kind of a peek into who we are. '" For the past 20 years, Rinehart had performed with his brother Bo Rinehart at his side. Seth Bolt Fans Also Viewed . His active involvement in this band doesnt change that. Thats not what were trying to do. "Brother" is a song by American Christian rock band Needtobreathe. Despite airplay resistance from mainstream radio for more than a decade, Needtobreathe has managed to top the Billboard charts with their last two album releases since 2014. You know what youre writing about because youre in the situation, but you dont necessarily see the end of the situation and how its going to tie itself up. It had gotten so bad. [19] Daylight was released on April 4, 2006. I always tell the band, its easy to make a good song great. South Carolina rock band NEEDTOBREATHE has announced the exit of Bo Rinehart, brother of frontman Bear Rinehart, whose roles included background vocals and guitar. His blonde hair hasnt changed since he was five. Interviews But we were only allowed to listen to Christian music. He and his band have taken acts like Will Hoge on tour with them. A lot of the songs are written during those tough times. Strategy. Success! Theyve gotten where they are for the most part without anyone elses help. We are so excited for our next chapter as a band, and we cant wait to show you what weve been working on. Rinehart: No, it really was like that. Inspiring others. Debut Act NEEDTOBREATHE Lands CCM Cover Story", "Tony Bennett Scores First #1 On Billboard 200 Music, Celebrity, Artist News", "Taylor Swift Adds NeedtoBreathe to Her Speak Now Tour", "Rivers in The Wasteland Available 04.15.14", "NEEDTOBREATHE Find 'Rivers in the Wasteland' [Interview]", "Ugly Fist Fight Nearly Breaks Up Needtobreathe", "Hard Love: What America's Most Popular Band You've Never Heard Of Wants To Teach Every Entrepreneur", "Bear Rinehart, 'We're having more fun than we've ever had before', "Needtobreathe announce details for 'Tour De Compadres', "Drake's 'Views' No. The process for making this record was huge for us. In 2020, Rinehart announced that he would be stepping away from his co-founded band, Needtobreathe, after logging over 20 years of global touring and award-winning success. The conversation turned to funny family photos and hilarious videos of Bo's baby.Watch more encouraging and uplifting HIS Radio videos at http://www.hisradio.com/videos/Check out the new HIS Radio app in the Apple App Store or on Google Play: http://www.hisradio.com/page/mobile-appsConnect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/hisradioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HisRadio.FansGoogle +: https://plus.google.com/u/0/104389165921102163061/posts Then everything changed, and the creativity between us came back, says Bear, who had labored for an agonizing year to finish the 2014 album Rivers in the Wasteland., But we wrote the last two songs, Brother and (the Grammy-nominated) Multiplied, in a week. He is known for being a Guitarist. I really enjoyed it. While we wanted to make sure we shared the immediate news with our friends, family, and fans, we are honoring Bos personal wishes to share his vision for his future plans on his own timeline and in his own words. Bo's visual and musical artistry has always stood out for being brave, accomplished, and well respected by anyone who has been fortunate enough to experience it. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. But we just said to them in passing when we first started, we want the records to be available to everyone."[48]. I dont want to do this anymore!. Hard Love. [12] Before attending college he worked in mass communication and television production for Cable-4-York. Bear was a star football player at Furman University and was talented enough to pursue a career beyond his college days. Bear and Bo Rinehart from NEEDTOBREATHE celebrate Christmas with a not-so-typical meal. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-edition email. While we wanted to make sure we shared the immediate news with our friends, family, and fans, we are honoring Bos personal wishes to share his vision for his future plans on his own timeline and in his own words. Trophy-winning college football player Bear gave up going pro, then recruited aspiring actor Bo, who had been offered TV and film roles. Bonham: How did being around the youth camp environment impact you? Needtobreathes defiance of mainstream music classification is exactly what their million+ social media fans love about them. Depending on which side of the political aisle youre on, Trumps America and the religious right can get a bad wrap these days. 26 on the Christian rock charts while "Drive All Night" is the album's second single. Devotionals [16] These brought the band to the attention of Lava Records, owned by Universal Music Group, who signed the band in 2005. God allowed us to finish the process, but it was like He was reminding us that we have to trust Him moving forward. Even though we were in the South, kids came from all over to the camp which was a really good influence. Bo Rinehart, Bear Rinehart. Have you ever been able to figure out how that happened? Bonham: But it wasnt like The Police back in the 80s when Sting and Stewart Copeland were getting into fistfights during TV interviews before they broke up. All of us are intelligent guys. This couldnt be our identity. The humidityindex has barely budged. Bear and Bo Rinehearts lives could have gone a lot of different directions. [12] The brothers first performed in front of coffee house audiences at Furman University, where Bear, who was named after University of Alabama football coach Bear Bryant, was a wide receiver for the Furman Paladins football team, winning the 2002 Banks McFadden trophy for South Carolina football player of the year. An album from the band will be the perfect soundtrack to this fun holiday meal. But the song co-written by Rinehart and his guitarist brother Bo may be the deepest in the bands five-album catalog: It chisels the epitaph on a years-long sibling rivalry that nearly consumed their friendship and the group (which appears in The City this week, promoting the new CD Live From the Woods at Fontanelle). So God can use you regardless of what youre doing. Needtobreathe packs the house at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheater. What happened between Bo and Bear Rinehart? "Yeah, both of our parents are from Alabama and, right after I was bornthey nicknamed me Bear after Bear Bryant from AlabamaAnd then, when he was born, they named him Bryant. [13] After graduation, Bear, Bo and Joe Stillwell joined with Seth Bolt, releasing independent albums that were recorded in Bolt's Plantation Studios. They were also joined by a film crew, who captured the entire process for a documentaryreleasing later this year. [16] In 2003, they released a three-song EP: Soulrock Review. Bear and Bo competed at everything, including football. So I'm patiently waiting for the day that that specific book comes up conversation, and I'll be like. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. The band's eighth studio full-length is called "Into The Mystery," and the members recorded it last year while living together for three weeks in a historic house in Columbia, Tenn. Rinehart: Its such a meaningful time for people. Health is the basis of everything, explains Bear, whose wife is a nurse practicioner. It just got to be almost a joke. Before that big show, on Saturday, July 31, NEEDTOBREATHE will hold a free album release party outside on the plaza in front of Bridgestone Arena. WATCH: NEEDTOBREATHE Has Rich Southern Roots We can now confirm that Wilder Woods is indeed Bear Rinehart, the lead singer of NEEDTOBREATHE. Its a knockdown drag out but usually thats what separates the good songs from the not-so-great ones. The all-day event kicks off at 10 a.m., and includes a signing with the band at 1 p.m. and an acoustic performance at 6 p.m., along with food, drink, games and exclusive merch. But shortly before the release of their last studio album in 2020, the guitarist decided to step away from the band. His vision and heart have played a major role in every aspect of who NEEDTOBREATHE is and his impact will be felt for the life of the band. It was a God thing. We got offered a lot of Christian contracts when we first came out and we turned those down because we wanted to make sure we set it up the right way and give ourselves a chance to be able to do everything we wanted to do. I drove an hour to Seneca to practice with the band. By the time you can reliably kill boars without too much damage you know you're ready to pretty much kill anything save for Mammoth or Trolls with a bit of cheese, and with a great weapon and armor set you can stand and deliver to most animals you'll see. [18] Its first radio single "You Are Here", previously released on the Fire EP in 2004, was released early in 2006. He would write a song and I would try to beat it with another song. We got to the point where we were in different dressing rooms on the last tour. We had all the songs written and next thing you know its a year later. Call it religious. The long Southern rocker hair that he sported on their previous album Rivers In The Wasteland has been ditched in favor of a short crop and wide brimmed leather hat. They sang gospel in church, and played every instrument that they could get their fingers on, relentlessly trying to outdo each other the way brothers do.
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