Greta Van Fleet performing, Safari Song

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Greta Van Fleet is an American rock band from Frankenmuth, Michigan, formed in 2012. It consists of Kiszka brothers Josh (vocals), Jake (guitar) and Sam (bass guitar, keyboards); and Danny Wagner (drums). They were signed to Lava Records in March 2017, and a month later they released their debut studio EP, Black Smoke Rising. Their debut single, "Highway Tune", topped the Billboard U.S. Mainstream Rock and Active Rock charts in September 2017 for four weeks in a row. Their second EP, From the Fires, containing the four songs from Black Smoke Rising and four new songs, was released on November 10, 2017, alongside a second single, "Safari Song". From the Fires went on to win the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Rock Album.
Greta Van Fleet are one of the most popular – and divisive – hard rock bands of our epoch. Some fans like them for reviving the sounds of classic rock. Others see them as too derivative of other bands, first and foremost Led Zeppelin.

It’s hard to find a review of a Greta Van Fleet song or album that doesn’t compare the group to Led Zeppelin. Robert Plant once expressed his feelings about the group. In turn, the members of Greta Van Fleet gave fans some insight into the creative process behind their music.

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