Rachel Brooke
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Rachel Brooke | |
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 Brooke performing at Muddy Roots, August 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Michigan |
| Genres | Country |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Rachel Brooke is an American country musician.[1] Since 2008 she has released five full-length records,[2] two collaboration records with Lonesome Wyatt of Those Poor Bastards several EPs and other side projects. She is considered a key member of the underground country movement of the early 21st century, with sounds rooted in traditional Americana rather than modern corporate Nashville country music.[3]
Brooke grew up in Lovells, Michigan. She was largely influenced by her father Barry Van Guilder, a banjo player and guitarist who introduced her to several genres and music and eventually brought her to perform with him at a country fair.[4]
