Darius Rucker On His New Memoir And Getting Back On The Road With Hootie & The Blowfish

About Darius Rucker

Darius Rucker gained fame in 1994 when David Letterman heard his band, Hootie and the Blowfish, on a local radio station and insisted they play The Late Show later that week. The band’s debut album, Cracked Rear View, went on to sell over 20 million units worldwide and made them a household name. Despite all that success, Darius was always drawn to the songs and stories of country music, and for the last 16 years that’s been his true calling. Now, he’s got a new memoir called Life’s Too Short, a book that may surprise some of his fans with its honesty and directness about some very tough issues.

What Darius Rucker Talks About On This Episode

• His new memoir, Life’s Too Short
• His relationship with Charley Pride
• His hopes for Black country artists
• Upcoming 30th anniversary tour with Hootie & The Blowfish
• Why he is always drawn to country music
• His relationship with his dad
• Writing about the tough moments in his life
• His musical heroes
• His album, Caroline's Boy

Quotes From Darius Rucker

"Southern to me means somebody who goes out of their way to be nice. Who really cares about things other than themselves, and who has the patience of a saint, that's a Southerner to me." - Darius Rucker

About Biscuits & Jam

In the South, talking about food is personal. It's a way of sharing your history, your family, your culture, and yourself. Each week Sid Evans, editor in chief of Southern Living, sits down with celebrity musicians to hear stories of how they grew up, what inspired them, and how they've been shaped by Southern culture. Sid takes us back to some of their most cherished memories and traditions, the family meals they still think about, and their favorite places to eat on the road.Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Craig Melvin on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or everywhere podcasts are available.

Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.