The Shazam was formed in Nashville in 1997 by Tennessee native Hans Rotenberry. The original line-up of the band included drummer Scott Ballew and bassist Mick Wilson. As a trio, they recorded 4 albums with producer Brad Jones. Early in their career, these recordings (all on the Not Lame label) became critic's favorites, and the band toured Europe and the UK, where they caught the attention of Paul Weller, who met them when the Shazam and members of The Move performed together on an early version of the Live From Abbey Road program.

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