Blackberry Smoke

"Nobody wants a reggae or a hip-hop record from us": How Blackberry Smoke keep moving forwards

By Dave Ling published 21 August 24

Still dealing with the sad loss of their drummer, southern rockers Blackberry Smoke are gearing up for a European tour

"We walked into the control room to listen to the first track, and everybody was grinning, like: 'Okay, this will work'": Charlie Starr on music, life, and two decades of Blackberry Smoke

By Polly Glass published 10 April 24

Album number eight Be Right Here is a rebirth for the southern country rock family of Blackberry Smoke as they reflect on almost a quarter of a century of keeping their dream alive

"We will continue to play for him": Blackberry Smoke confirm return to the road after the death of drummer Brit Turner

By Fraser Lewry published 10 March 24

Blackberry Smoke will return to the road as the band share a fundraising campaign to support Brit Turner's family

Blackberry Smoke drummer Brit Turner dead at 57

By Fraser Lewry published 4 March 24

The death of Blackberry Smoke's founding drummer Brit Turner after a battle with cancer has been confirmed by the band

"I love those memories. The ten thousand hours that we spent together being crazy, being wild": As Blackberry Smoke release their eighth album, Charlie Starr looks back on the band's early days

By Fraser Lewry published 16 February 24

Blackberry Smoke's new album Be Right Here is out today

Blackberry Smoke - Be Right Here cover art

"Listen to a tune, and three minutes later you're whistling the damn melody and mangling the lyrics": Blackberry Smoke's songwriting shines on Be Right Here

By Philip Wilding published 16 February 24

Blackberry Smoke's eighth album Be Right Here delivers stomp, soul, country, and rock and roll in equal measure

The best new rock songs you need to hear right now, including Blackberry Smoke, The Answer, Crossbone Skully and more

By Polly Glass published 20 November 23

Eight new songs that are better than eight other new songs we could have picked because there were a helluva lot of new songs this week make no mistake

Blackberry Smoke release rollicking new single Little Bit Crazy, announce UK and European tour dates

By Fraser Lewry published 6 October 23

Little Bit Crazy comes from Blackberry Smoke's upcoming eighth studio album, Be Right Here, scheduled for release next year

Blackberry Smoke announce new album Be Right Here, launch Dig A Hole single

By Fraser Lewry published 25 August 23

Southern rock lynchpins Blackberry Smoke will release their eighth album Be Right Here next year

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week

By Classic Rock last updated 20 September 22

This week's tracks hail from all over the world – from California to Slough. But which is your favourite? Place your vote at the foot of this page and we'll announce the winner next week...

Metallica, Testament, Blackberry Smoke & more: Vote for your Track Of The Week

By Polly Glass last updated 20 September 22

Good heavens, it's Friday – which means it's time for Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week. But which of these rock goodies is your favourite? Vote at the foot of this page...

Rocklahoma 2019: Ozzy, Disturbed, Shinedown and more confirmed

By Scott Munro last updated 20 September 22

Organisers of the Rocklahoma festival reveal the artists who’ll be taking to the stage at this year's event

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week

By Classic Rock last updated 20 September 22

Good day peoples, it's time for Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week. We've assembled some of the finest in new rock treats, but which deserves to win? Place your vote at the foot of this page

Blackberry Smoke drummer Brit Turner hospitalised after heart attack

By Fraser Lewry last updated 17 August 22

Brit Turner suffered the heart attack while at home at the weekend - Blackberry Smoke thank fans for "understanding, support, and prayers"

Blackberry Smoke to release Rolling Stones covers album for Record Store Day

By Fraser Lewry published 14 September 21

Stoned by Blackberry Smoke will feature covers of Can't You Hear Me Knockin', Tumbling Dice, Street Fighting Man and more

Southern comfort: the unconventional story of Blackberry Smoke

By Polly Glass published 2 July 21

Southern rock road warriors Blackberry Smoke want you to know there’s more to their music and their homeland than dog-eared clichés and ill-fitting stereotypes