If you've been wondering if rock 'n roll has truly been put to death by today's fabricated, widget-like pop stars "popping" out of the woodworks, rest assured that you will find the phoenix not only rising out of but bursting forth from Rick Brantley. Brantley, barely 21, writes, plays, and sings his Southern angst filled rock n' roll with the heart, soul and body of a young Bruce Springsteen or Kris Kristofferson. Brantley's songs address the same timeless issues that his proteges addressed in the 60's and 70's: the confusion and longing inherent in lovelorn youth, political and racial injustice, and a search for meaning in a world that offers harsh judgments but few solutions. Rick Brantley is serious about rock n' roll. He is serious about music that is meaningful and performances that are full of passion and integrity. After a long wait, the phoenix is finally bursting forth to gift you with the real deal.

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