Everything began back in 2000, when “Dreve,” the former band of vocalist Brent Smith, got a record contract with Atlantic Records.
The band was disbanded by the record company before the release of an album because they were dissatisfied with Dreve as a whole, but Smith was kept since they thought he merited being developed as a solo artist.
Record industry professionals assisted Smith with his songwriting skills and helped him find members for a new band that would eventually become Shinedown after signing him to a development agreement with Atlantic.
In 2001, Smith relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, and started working on the project.
Brad Stewart, a bassist, was the first person he brought on board, thanks to Pete Thornton, a local Jacksonville music producer.
In a tiny local studio, Smith and Stewart started working on recordings; the proprietor of the studio suggested they meet with the guitarist Jasin Todd, who Smith added to the group as the third member.
Why did Jasin Todd Leave Shinedown?
kcccBrad Stewart and Jasin Todd were both sacked by Smith from the group. Stewart was fired by Smith because he didn’t agree with the band’s direction and thought Stewart had lost interest in and dedication to the group.
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