Darius Rucker, the frontman of the band Hootie & the Blowfish, achieved immense popularity in the mid-’90s with the band’s debut album, Cracked Rear View, selling over 16 million copies. After the band’s break following the release of Musical Chairs in 1998, Rucker delved into a successful solo career exploring R&B and country influences. Growing up in Charleston, South Carolina, Rucker was inspired by R&B icons like Otis Redding and Gladys Knight, shaping Hootie & the Blowfish’s sound.