Music Of South Carolina
South Carolina is one of the Southern United States, and has produced a number of renowned performers of rock, blues, R&B, country, bluegrass and other styles. In 1766, Charlestown, South Carolina became the home of the St. Cecilia Society, the first musical society in North America. At the time, Charleston was a cultural center, attracting a number of musicians from Europe.
A few urban centers in South Carolina are home to thriving rock and roll and hip hop scenes, including Greenville, Clemson, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Charleston. Perhaps the best known rock band to hail from South Carolina was Hootie & the Blowfish, but other groups such as The Marshall Tucker Band, The Swinging Medallions, Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs and Crossfade also hail from the Palmetto State. Pinkney "Pink" Anderson along with Reverend Gary Davis were both from Laurens, S.C. Pink Anderson is best known for being one of the namesakes for the band Pink Floyd. Native musicians, singers, and other artists born and/or raised in the state include Arthur Smith, James Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Chubby Checker, Eartha Kitt, Peabo Bryson, Nick Ashford, Teddy Pendergrass, Josh Turner, Bill Anderson, Edwin McCain, Duncan Sheik, Rob Thomas, and John Phillips. The state's bluegrass scene has produced such bands as The Hired Hands.
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