Artist Info: Galactic

Galactic is an American jazz-funk sextet from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

Originally formed in 1994 as an octet (under the name Galactic Prophylactic) and including singer Chris Lane and guitarist Rob Gowen, the group was soon pared down to the lineup of guitarist Jeff Raines, bassist Robert Mercurio, drummer Stanton Moore, Hammond organist Rich Vogel, and vocalist Theryl DeClouetand, with saxophonist Ben Ellman joining later.

The group was started when Raines and Mercurio [read more...]