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The Kölles
The Kölles formed in the early 1990s in Willow Creek, Iowa, with Rick Madsen on vocals and guitar, Chris Evans on bass, Mike Larson on drums, and Sarah Jones...
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The Kölles formed in the early 1990s in Willow Creek, Iowa, with Rick Madsen on vocals and guitar, Chris Evans on bass, Mike Larson on drums, and Sarah Jones on keyboards. They put out their debut album 'Heartland Rock' in 1995, which included the song 'Old Glory.'
'Old Glory' became a hit, reaching the top of the charts and getting played at sporting events. The band's high profile brought criticism from some who felt the song glorified war or pushed nationalistic ideas.
Internal conflicts led to Evans and Jones leaving the group. Madsen also dealt with personal struggles, including substance abuse. The band faced legal issues, including a lawsuit from a former manager.
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