Photo by Jennifer Troche Walsh
In 2024, Atlanta-based rockers Collective Soul—Ed Roland (vocals/guitar), Dean Roland (rhythm guitar), Will Turpin (bass/background vocals), Jesse Triplett (lead guitar/background vocals), and Johnny Rabb (drums/background vocals)—celebrated their 30th anniversary with a whirlwind of milestones. From a critically acclaimed double album to their first-ever documentary, the band’s passion for music and camaraderie continues to fuel their journey into 2025. With their “Summer Unity Tour” alongside +LIVE+, Our Lady Peace, and Greylin James Rue hitting The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, TX, on August 13, Collective Soul shows no signs of slowing down.
A Milestone Year and a Historic Recording
Last year marked a triumphant chapter for Collective Soul with the release of their 12th studio album, HERE TO ETERNITY, a sprawling double-disc featuring 20 new tracks. Recorded at Elvis Presley’s Palm Springs estate—the only other music artist besides Elvis to record at this historic landmark—the album captures the band’s signature blend of heartfelt lyrics and soaring melodies. “It was super cool,” Dean Roland shared in a recent interview with AMFM Magazine’s Paul Salfen. “You can’t help but feel [Elvis’s] presence, especially those first few days. It was like stepping into a time warp.”…