Edwin McCain

Edwin Cole McCain (born January 20, 1970) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

Early life

McCain was born in Charleston, South Carolina to Watt McCain and Wendy McCain. His parents are of Channel Islander (Jersey), Dutch, English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Lepane Native American, Northern Irish (Scotch-Irish), Powhatan Native American, Scottish and Welsh descent.

Career

His second album Misguided Roses, spawned I'll Be, a major hit single in 1998.

Band members

• Pete Riley - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Larry Chaney - lead guitar
• Craig Shields - keyboards, saxophone and other wind instruments
• Jason Pomar - bass, backing vocals
• Tez Sherand - drums, percussion

Influences

McCain stated artists like Tom Petty, Counting Crows, Wilson Pickett, Marvin Gaye, Earth, Wind & Fire, Kiss, Van Halen, Queen, Weather Report and Jaco Pastorius as influences.

Discography

Main page: Edwin McCain discography

Edwin McCain Media

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  Lineup of Edwin McCain Band as of July 7, 2007. Pete Riley is not pictured.

Other websites

• Edwin McCain on IMDb