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Brother Cane is an American rock music band that released three albums in the 1990s. Formed in Alabama in 1990 by singer and guitarist Damon Johnson and bassist Glenn Maxey, the line-up was completed by guitarist Roman Glick and drummer Scott Collier. The band's self-titled debut album was released in 1993, and after some line-up changes, this was followed by Seeds in 1995, and Wishpool in 1998. Brother Cane disbanded thereafter, but reformed in 2005, again in 2011, and became active again from 2022.
Seeds was released on July 4, 1995, and the single "And Fools Shine On" stayed at number 1 on Billboard Rock Charts for six weeks. It was included on the soundtrack for in 1995, as well as three other songs, "Hung on a Rope", "20/20 Faith", and "Horses & Needles".
The band's third album, Wishpool, was released in March 1998, and featured the single "I Lie in the Bed I Make," which was their second #1 single on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, maintaining that position for four weeks. That same year, a live version of the band's song "Lead My Follow" was featured on a Birmingham, Alabama charitable album titled Live in the X Lounge.Rossi, Dave. WRAX 107.7 The X. Live in the X Lounge III. The album was released to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, an organization in the band's hometown.
Brother Cane disbanded after touring for Wishpool, despite a great deal of radio play and live success, experiencing problems with their record company and issues surrounding record distribution. Damon Johnson: January 2006 SickthingsUK (January 2006). Retrieved on 1-31-10. Classic Rock Revisited Interview DamonJohnson.com. Retrieved on 1-31-10.
In March 2022, Brother Cane announced they would reunite for live shows later in the year. Johnson is rejoined by original bass guitarist Glenn Maxey, along with Buck Johnson (Aerosmith, Hollywood Vampires) on keyboards, Tony Higbee on guitar (Tom Keifer Band), and drummer Jarred Pope from Johnson's solo band. The first show was at the Northern Lights Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 22. Further shows in Birmingham, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee are also planned, with the live set to feature songs from the band's first album, including songs never played live before, plus hits from the later albums.
The band performed a full tour in 2023 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the release of the Brother Cane album. Johnson stated: "I’m just over the moon about this. Brother Cane fans are some of the most passionate that I've encountered in all of my travels. I'm certainly proud of all these songs, and the guys and I are looking forward to bringing them to the people once again."
In November 2025, Brother Cane announced that they would be releasing their 4th album, Magnolia Medicine in early 2026, which is also the band's first album since their reformation as well as their first studio album in 28 years since Wishpool
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Glick worked with Johnson in Slave to the System, before joining Jesse James Dupree and Jackyl. Guitarist David Anderson now plays with ARS (Atlanta Rhythm Section) when they tour.
After his departure from Brother Cane, Glenn Maxey moved away from music and worked in industrial electronics for 28 years, before returning to music in 2021 with Bishop Gunn frontman Travis McCready's solo band.
| 1993 | Brother Cane | Virgin Records | — | 14 |
| 1995 | Seeds | 184 | 7 | |
| 1998 | Wishpool | — | 40 | |
| 2026 | Magnolia Medicine | Double Dragon Records | — | — |
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| 2004 | The Best of Brother Cane | EMI |
| 1993 | "Got No Shame" | 2 | Brother Cane |
| "That Don't Satisfy Me" | 6 | ||
| 1994 | "Hard Act to Follow" | 12 | |
| 1995 | "And Fools Shine On" | 1 | Seeds |
| "Breadmaker" | 25 | ||
| 1996 | "Voice of Eujena" | 30 | |
| 1998 | "I Lie in the Bed I Make" | 1 | Wishpool |
| "Machete" | 12 | ||
| 2025 | "If This Means War" | - | Magnolia Medicine |
| 1993 | "Got No Shame" |
| 1993 | "That Don't Satisfy Me" |
| 1994 | "Hard Act to Follow" |
| 1995 | "And Fools Shine On" |
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