The country-rock band the
Cicadas was a side project of acclaimed singer/songwriter
Rodney Crowell in league with frequent collaborators
Vince Santoro,
Michael Rhodes and
Steuart Smith. The group first took shape as far back as 1986, when
Crowell enlisted
Santoro as a drummer for a solo tour; as the tour progressed,
Santoro began singing one or two songs per show, and although
Crowell continued on as a solo performer, the idea of forming a band with
Santoro stuck with him. Bassist
Rhodes and guitarist
Smith entered the picture soon after, and although the four musicians worked together often, the
Cicadas did not officially form until 1996. Their self-titled debut followed the next year. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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The Cicadas