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r A legendary country singer, An inspirational South Carolinian. His name is Darius

Rucker. He was born on May 13, 1966, in Charleston, South Carolina. His mother was

Carolyn Rucker, His father was unknown, because he was not there for Darius. He had 14

Siblings, they all lived in a 3 bedroom apartment.

Darius went to the University Of South Carolina, where he formed his band, “Hootie and

The Blowfish” which was a big success. “They released their first album “Koochypop” in 1993.” (www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/darius-rucker-4721.php)

He continued his career with them until 2008 as they got older and more popular. His hobbies were making and listening to music, and playing golf at USC.

Darius married Beth Leonard. “ His marriage inspired his song “Alright” ” (countryfancast.com/facts-about-darius-ruckers-wife/)

“ “ I work hard to let my wife know how much I love her,” he says, “romantic stuff is not really something I remember.” ” (countryfancast.com)

Darius and his band had a street named after them. It is located in Columbia, South

Carolina. A lot of their songs and albums sold less and less. They were just everywhere,

people got tired of it, and radio stations played less and less of theit songs. Darius started

writing and singing songs on his own.

My aunt Jennifer went to a concert. Darius asked if he want him to sign her t-shirt. She

declined and told him that she did not want him to mess it up. He was very surprised. He won two Grammies in 1995, one in 2015, and the British Country Music Association.

Today, he is still alive as a songwriter, giving out chances for free tickets to his concerts.