Album: Blackbird by Alter Bridge (2007)
Genre: Hard Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Record Label: Universal Republic Records
Format: Album

Description: Blackbird is the second studio album by rock band Alter Bridge, released on October 9, 2007 through Universal Republic Records. The first single, "Rise Today", was released on July 30, 2007. The album peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200, selling 47,000 copies in its first week on the charts. As of December 2008, Blackbird has sold 227,000 copies. Despite receiving poor marketing and generally low mainstream success, initial critical reception towards the album was mostly positive.

Artist Background: Alter Bridge is an American rock band that was formed in 2004 in Orlando, Florida. It consists of lead guitarist and backing vocalist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips, all of whom are also members of Creed, alongside lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Myles Kennedy, formerly of The Mayfield Four and the frontman of Slash's current solo project. Tremonti named the group after an actual bridge that used to be located in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, near his former h... Part of the Orlando, Florida, USA music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Tremonti, Myles Kennedy, Slash, Shinedown

Music Scene: Part of the Orlando, Florida, USA music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Hard Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Hard Rock, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album, Universal Republic Records

Additional Context: Sales figures: 227000. Available on Discogs marketplace


Blackbird is the second studio album by rock band Alter Bridge, released on October 9, 2007 through Universal Republic Records. The first single, "Rise Today", was released on July 30, 2007. The album peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200, selling 47,000 copies in its first week on the charts. As of December 2008, Blackbird has sold 227,000 copies. Despite receiving poor marketing and generally low mainstream success, initial critical reception towards the album was mostly positive.

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