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Greta Van Fleet          

Grammy Award-Winning American Rock Band; Best Known for "Highway Tune" & Touring with Metallica

Greta Van Fleet is an American band from Frankenmuth, Michigan, and was founded in 2012. They are comprised of the three Kiszka brothers: Josh (vocals), Jack (guitar), Sam (bass and keyboards) and drummer Danny Wagner. Starcatcher is their third and new album released in 2023. Their sound is pure classic rock with progressive and blues influences. They are often compared to Led Zepplin. They currently reside in Nashville.

The group's debut single, "Highway Tune," held the top position on the Billboard U.S. Mainstream Rock and Active Rock charts for four weeks in 2017. This early success was a sign of things to come, as they continued to release chart-topping music. Their debut full-length studio album, "Anthem of the Peaceful Army," was released in 2018 and quickly climbed to the top of the Billboard Rock Albums chart. Additionally, "Anthem of the Peaceful Army" debuted at the top of the Billboard Hard Rock charts and secured the number one spot on the Billboard Top Album Sales charts.

The group's music has not only been popular with fans but also critically acclaimed. In 2018, Greta Van Fleet received four Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist, and won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Album for "From the Fires". Their music has been featured on popular television shows such as "Shameless" and "Saturday Night Live," and they have performed at high-profile events such as Elton John's Academy Award Party. Additionally, they made their television debut on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," where their performance of "When the Curtain Falls" was met with a standing ovation.

Greta Van Fleet's music is often characterized as hard rock, blues rock, and progressive rock. They have been compared to iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, and their music is influenced by classic rock guitarists and vocal styles reminiscent of Robert Plant. They have been recognized for revitalizing riff rock and have featured prominently on Billboard's Top Album Sales. Their success continues with their most recent album, "Starcatcher," which was released in 2023 and debuted at number 8 on the US Billboard 200.

The band is named after a woman from Frankenmuth, Michigan named Greta Van Fleet, and the name is used with her blessing.

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Guy Fieri's Flavortown Fest: Greta Van Fleet, Kane Brown to Headline
Jan 22, 2024 ... Rockers Greta Van Fleet and country star Kane Brown are set to headline Guy Fieri's Flavortown Fest, the celebrity chef announced Monday.
Greta Van Fleet drummer skipping state golf tournament to perform ...
7 days ago ... Frankenmuth's Daniel Wagner is a four-time state qualifier, but will skip this year's state final to pursue his rock-and-roll dreams in Sweden.
Greta Van Fleet | Biography, Music & News | Billboard
Sep 26, 2024 ... Explore Greta Van Fleet's music on Billboard. Get the latest news, biography, and updates on the artist.

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