Collective Soul

Collective Soul is an American rock band from Stockbridge, Georgia.
Prior to forming Collective Soul, Ed Roland studied songwriting/composing and guitar at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
The group’s self-titled second album arrived the following year, was certified RIAA triple platinum, and logged a 76-week run on the Billboard 200. Notable singles from Collective Soul included US Rock Chart #1 hits "December," "Where The River Flows," and "The World I Know", #2 hit "Gel", and a top-ten hit "Smashing Young Man".
Released in 1997, Disciplined Breakdown was inspired by the break up between the band and their manager, and did not sell as well as the band's previous records, despite being their highest debut on the charts.
In 2001, Collective Soul released their greatest hits compilation, 7even Year Itch: Greatest Hits 1994-2001, which featured the new tracks "Next Homecoming" and "Energy". The record marked the end of the group's contract with Atlantic Records.