Sarcastic? No not at all.

How to become a Hootie and the Blowfish Fan as brought to you by Ehow and annotated by me

Step One

Recognize the uniqueness of Hootie and the Blowfish. When commenting on the band’s combination of an African-American lead singer with a trio of Caucasian musicians, the drummer once stated, “we’re actually three white guys in an all-black band.” (So really, you're a reverse Dave Matthews' Band? Way to buck the trend there guys)

Step Two

Appreciate the band’s cohesiveness. The band has never broken up over internal fights or power struggles. Each band member has worked in solo projects to try other styles and genres. But they are always supportive of each other and they have always come back together to produce new music for their fans. ( Translate: We can't make a living elsewhere, so we're stuck doing this)

Step Three

Acknowledge their longevity. The band has been making music since college and they still have a strong following. The majority of their concerts continue to sell out and their songs appeals to a wide-range of ages and musical preferences. (If you aim low, you rarely miss it. This is why Limp Bizkit was so popular.)

Step Four

Value the ideals that the band represents. They are just four guys that enjoy making music, playing golf and drinking beer together. Each member has a family and they take several months away from touring each year to spend time with the ones they love. ( So I'm supposed to applaud them for common sense? And engaging in behaviour that a good portion of middle class america already does? Damn...)

Step Five

Listen to some of their lesser known music. You may have become a Hootie and the Blowfish fan in the late 1990s when they were all over the airwaves. Their first one – “Cracked Rear View” – is often recognized by even non-fans because of the radio stations playing the songs so much on the radio when it came out. But Hootie and the Blowfish has released several albums since then, including “Musical Chairs” and “Looking for Lucky.” (Just because they have released albums since CRV does not warrant me listening to them. I'm seriously questioning the rationality in this How to list)

Step Six

Take note of the covers that the band has done. They’ve covered songs by many bands, including Led Zeppelin. Their album “Scattered, Smothered and Covered” is an entire album of covers. They might have even covered a song from your favorite band. (Dear lord, I'm supposed to be a fan because they've done cover songs? Jeez, by this rationale, I should love upteen punk bands. Emm Gryner covered Def Leppard, but that doesn't mean I should like her solely based on that. I don't even like her anyway)

Step Seven

Go to a live Hootie and the Blowfish concert. Even though they aren’t widely discussed, they are still creating music and putting on shows for their fans. Their live concerts are energy-filled and exciting for fans and non-fans alike. Going to one of their live shows will undoubtedly help you become a Hootie and the Blowfish fan by the time it's over. (Unless I die from being crushed by fanatic fans who have taken this list to heart. Or I wake up from the bad 90s music coma I got myself into in the first place)



Damnit, I just thought all it took was a questionable taste in music to like this band. My bad.