Drive-By Truckers & Jason Isbell Reunite For First Show Together In Almost 20 Years
Jason Isbell was 22 years old when he joined the Drive-By Truckers in 2001. Over the next few years, he did some great work with that band, writing and singing lead on some of the best songs from their classic 2003 album Decoration Day . Isbell left the band to go solo in 2007, and after struggling for a while, he found his way to roots-rock stardom. This past Saturday, Isbell rejoined the…
Jason Isbell, once a member of the Drive-By Truckers, reunited with the band for their first performance together in nearly 20 years. Isbell, who left the band in 2007 to pursue a solo career in roots-rock, joined the Drive-By Truckers for an entire set at the ShoalsFest held at McFarland Park in Florence, Alabama. This reunion occurred after Isbell and his 400 Unit had headlined both days of the festival.
The Drive-By Truckers played the classic 2003 album Decoration Day in its entirety for the first time ever, accompanied by Jason Isbell and his 400 Unit. The performance also included a cover of Neil Young's Rockin' In The Free World, which the 400 Unit had never played live before. Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley of the Drive-By Truckers joined Isbell onstage for this special cover.
Isbell thanked his parents for their presence in his life, stating that when he first joined the Drive-By Truckers, they were terrified, but he was the bigger fool. He acknowledged the band as a good influence on him.
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