How did Blackberry Smoke get their name?
“Our name came from Chris Robinson from the Black Crowes,” lead singer Charles Starr tells The Boot. “We’ve been friends with him for a long time. [Bandmates] Brit [Turner] and Richard [Turner] and others have known him for a long, long time, with the Atlanta connection.
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Who are the members of Blackberry Smoke?

Charlie StarrGuitarBrit TurnerDrum KitPaul JacksonGuitarRichard TurnerBass guitarBrandon StillKeyboard instrument
Blackberry Smoke/Members
American rock band Blackberry Smoke – Made up of Charlie Starr (vocals, guitar), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums) and Brandon Still (keyboards) – has become known for a singular sound indebted to classic rock, blues, country and folk.
How long do Blackberry Smoke concerts last?
about 1.5 hours
Most Blackberry Smoke concerts last about 1.5 hours but can run shorter or longer depending on the opening acts, encore, etc.
How many people are in Blackberry Smoke?
American rock band Blackberry Smoke – Made up of Charlie Starr (vocals, guitar), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums) and Brandon Still (keyboards) – has become known for a singular sound indebted to classic rock, blues, country and folk.

Who were the members of Blackberry Smoke?
Blackberry Smoke/Members
Who has Blackberry Smoke opened for?
Blackberry Smoke Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2022 – 2023)
Date | Concert |
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Jul 17, 2022 | Blackberry Smoke Upcoming |
Jul 15, 2022 | Blackberry Smoke / Elizabeth Cook |
Jul 14, 2022 | Blackberry Smoke / Elizabeth Cook |
Jul 10, 2022 | Blackberry Smoke / The Steel Woods |
Where is Benji Shanks from?
In 2020, they added touring personnel Benji Shanks (guitar) and Preston Holcomb (percussion)….
Blackberry Smoke | |
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Blackberry Smoke performing in 2018 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Genres | country rock hard rock blues rock jam band |