The Rickey Medlocke Band, featuring celebrated members of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackfoot, returns with Rise Again, a powerful new anthem fusing Country and Rock influences to deliver a message of resilience and renewal.
This single is being released through Rock the Cause Records, with proceeds designated to benefit the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) in its efforts to combat violence and trafficking against Native American women and girls.
A Call to Resilience: Rise Again represents the latest offering from the band, following their successful single Never Run Out of Road, which garnered over 200,000 audio streams and received coverage from notable publications including Louder, Ultimate Classic Rock, Guitar World, and several major rock radio networks worldwide.
This new release serves to enhance Rickey Medlocke‘s legacy within the Southern Rock genre, bolstered by arena-rock riffs from his long-time collaborator, Mark Woerpel. The lyrics of Rise Again inspire listeners to confront life’s challenges with strength, hope, and the determination to persevere.
Industry Recognition:
Support for Indigenous Communities: In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a portion of the proceeds from Rise Again will support the NIWRC’s initiatives addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis. This collaboration reflects Medlocke’s commitment to his Native American heritage and his dedication to meaningful advocacy.
The Rickey Medlocke Band:
Rickey Medlocke -Lead Vocals, Slide Guitar (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackfoot)
Mark Woerpel – Rhythm & Lead Guitars, Banjo, Backing Vocals (Blackfoot, Them Pesky Kids)
Peter Keys – Organ (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Stacy Michelle – Backing Vocals (Meat Loaf, Joe Walsh, Kid Rock)
Brian Reidinger – Drums, Bass, Guitar
Mark Westlund – Backing Vocals
Rickey Medlocke, a distinguished musician and proud Native American, was inducted into the Native American Music Hall of Fame in 2008. He is recognized for his foundational contributions to Southern Rock and continues his musical endeavors through touring and collaboration with Lynyrd Skynyrd
