Collective Soul is an alternative rock band from Stockbridge, Georgia. They have released 7 studio albums and have achieved commercial success throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Lead singer Ed Roland cites Elton John, The Cars and The Beatles as the band’s main influences.

Some have called Collective Soul a Christian rock band, a styling the band has repeatedly denied. They do, however, admit that their lyrics are often spiritual in nature.


Before popularity

All of the original band members grew up together as children in Stockbridge, Georgia. They were all musically involved with one another in some form or another for many years, and had played small shows around Atlanta.

The band got its start known as “Marching Two Step.” This group, formed in 1989, comprised current lead singer Ed Roland, Shane Evans, Matt Serletic and Dean Roland and underwent various lineup changes before their breakthrough. Roland had been working at “Real 2 Reel ... read more »