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G. Love & Special Sauce is an and band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1992, the trio are known for their unique “laid back” blues sound.

The trio released their first album; self titled, in 1994 on Okeh/Epic, a subsidiary of Sony Music. On the strength of the single “Cold Beverage”, in part due to MTV rotation, the album nearly went gold. After which, trying to capitalize on the success of the album, the group toured heavily, eventually landing a spot on the H.O.R.D.E. tour.

In 1995 they released their follow up album Coast to Coast Motel. Though it did not sell as well as the first album, it is generally considered among critics as the stronger of the two albums.

On tour following the release of the second album the group nearly broke up, due to bickering of finances. Deciding on a hiatus the three members went their separate ways, working on various side projects.

By October 1997 the group had reconciled their differences and released their third album, Yeah, It’s That Easy, which along with their own work, showcased their collaboration with several other bands and musicians, including All Fellas Band, Philly Cartel, King’s Court, and Dr. John. This soul-influenced album showed to be similar with their debut album then previous release.

Soon after G. Love & Special Sauce set out on another world tour, returning to Philadelphia in 1999 for the release of their fourth album, Philadelphonic. Philadelphonic was followed up with Electric Mile in 2001, an album that shows the wide-ranging influences of the trio, incorporating hip-hop, , , blues, and in equal and ambitious measure.
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11.09.09 G. Love Blog: 101 Ways…

9 Nov 2009 | from www.philadelphonic.com/home

Greetings Phamily and Phriends. I hope you all are enjoying your phall and everything that comes with it. This week we get back to another segment from my forthcoming book, “101 ways not to F!ck up your chances at being a Rockstar”. …

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