Darius Rucker | S.C. Hall of Fame

Darius Rucker (Darius Carlos Rucker (born May 13, 1966) is an American singer and songwriter.  He first gained fame as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, which he founded in 1986 at the University of South Carolina.  In 2008, Rucker signed to Capitol Nashville as a country music singer.

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Darius Rucker (Darius Carlos Rucker (born May 13, 1966) is an American singer and songwriter.  He first gained fame as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, which he founded in 1986 at the University of South Carolina.  In 2008, Rucker signed to Capitol Nashville as a country music singer.

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