The Rides

The Profile

American blues-rock supergroup formed in 2013 by Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg; released Can't Get Enough (2013) and Pierced Arrow (2016).

Members include Stephen Stills (vocals, guitar), Kenny Wayne Shepherd (guitar, vocals) and Barry Goldberg (keyboards). Supporting musicians on recordings/reviews include Kevin McCormick (bass) and Chris Layton (drums). Stephen Stills is known from Buffalo Springfield and CSN (& Young); Barry Goldberg is associated with the Electric Flag and 1960s/70s session work; Kenny Wayne Shepherd is a solo blues-rock guitarist who debuted with Leadbetter Heights.

The reviews celebrate The Rides as a successful blues-rock supergroup led by Stephen Stills with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Barry Goldberg. Can't Get Enough (2013) is praised for strong performances, tasteful covers and a mix of slow blues and rocking tracks. Reviewers note standout covers (Neil Young, Elmore James, Muddy Waters) and strong musicianship from all members.