
Artist
Edwin McCain
Edwin McCain is a musical artist formed in 1970. 31 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
- 31
- Releases
- 1993–2025
- Active years
- 1970
- Formed
Discography
17
Most popular
Misguided Roses
1997
Singles & EPs
14Upcoming shows
About
A rootsy singer/songwriter with ties to jazz and soul as well, Edwin McCain hails from Charleston, South Carolina, and it was with the support of native sons Hootie & the Blowfish that McCain signed with Atlantic Records. Let it not be said that McCain never earned his contract: his touring schedule is among the most rigorous in music -- 300-plus nights per year -- and his dynamic band (guitarist Larry Chaney, bassist Scott Bannevich, drummer Dave Harrison, and saxophone player Craig Shields) gained respect and support slots for similarly minded artists like Hootie, Jewel, and even the Allman Brothers. Signed to Atlantic's Lava subsidiary in 1995, the group debuted with Honor Among Thieves. The single "Solitude" gained support at VH1, prompting the release of 1997's Misguided Roses, which scored a mainstream hit in the song "I'll Be." Messenger followed in 1999 with another love-themed success, "I Could Not Ask for More," and Far from Over appeared two years later. McCain was dropped from Atlantic after the release of Far from Over, but he actually quickened his recording pace, releasing The Austin Sessions in 2003 and Scream & Whisper in 2004. Keeping up with his relentless tourin…
Edwin McCain in brief
- How many Edwin McCain releases are on Riffiter?
- 31 releases are catalogued, spanning 1993 to 2025.
- When was Edwin McCain formed?
- Edwin McCain formed in 1970.
- What is the most recent Edwin McCain release on Riffiter?
- Chasing A Memory / Lucky All The Time, released in 2025.

























