History of Nathaniel Rateliff in Timeline

Nathaniel David Rateliff is an American singer-songwriter known for his blend of folk, Americana, and vintage rhythm & blues. Based in Denver, Colorado, he fronts the R&B side project Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, formed in 2013. Rateliff has an established solo career with three studio albums, two EPs, and one album released as Nathaniel Rateliff & the Wheel.

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October 7, 1978: Nathaniel Rateliff's Birth

On October 7, 1978, Nathaniel David Rateliff was born. He is an American singer and songwriter based in Denver, Colorado.

October 7, 1978: Nathaniel Rateliff Born in St. Louis

On October 7, 1978, Nathaniel Rateliff was born in St. Louis, Missouri.

1993: Father's Death

In 1993, Rateliff's father passed away in a car crash, leaving behind a record collection.

1996: Move to Denver

In 1996, Rateliff traveled to Denver for a missionary trip and later moved there permanently with Joseph Pope III, forming the band Born in the Flood.

2002: Formation of Born in the Flood

In 2002, Rateliff formed Born in the Flood, achieving local success in Denver.

February 2007: Release of 'If This Thing Should Spill'

In February 2007, Born in the Flood released their first full-length album, If This Thing Should Spill.

2007: Focus Shift to Solo Work

In 2007, Rateliff started focusing on solo performances and recordings with Joseph Pope III while still performing with Born in the Flood.

May 2010: Release of 'In Memory of Loss' in the USA

In May 2010, Nathaniel Rateliff released 'In Memory of Loss' in the USA on Rounder Records, recorded with producer Brian Deck.

March 2011: Release of 'In Memory of Loss' in the UK

In March 2011, Nathaniel Rateliff released 'In Memory of Loss' in the UK on Decca.

2011: Appearance on 'Later... with Jools Holland'

In 2011, Rateliff was featured on the late-night music television series 'Later... with Jools Holland' on BBC.

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2012: Sharing Stage with The Lumineers

In 2012, Rateliff shared the stage with various artists, including The Lumineers, in Denver for the United States presidential election debates.

September 17, 2013: Release of 'Falling Faster Than You Can Run' and Tour

On September 17, 2013, Rateliff released 'Falling Faster Than You Can Run' on Mod y Vi Records and began a tour with The Lumineers and Dr. Dog.

2013: Formation of The Night Sweats

In 2013, Nathaniel Rateliff formed an R&B side project called the Night Sweats as a backing band.

2013: Embarking on a Soulful Sound

In 2013, Rateliff, while continuing his other projects, started exploring a more upbeat, soulful sound with Joseph Pope III and others.

June 24, 2015: Announcement of 'Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats' album

On June 24, 2015, the self-titled album 'Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats' was announced via Stax Records, with "S.O.B." as the lead single.

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August 5, 2015: Late-Night Television Debut

On August 5, 2015, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats made their late-night television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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November 2016: Release of 'A Little More From...' EP

In November 2016, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats released the 8-track EP 'A Little More From...'.

2016: Performances at Wayhome and Austin City Limits

In 2016, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats played Ontario's Wayhome festival and Austin City Limits.

2016: Meeting Willie Nelson at Farm Aid

In 2016, the band Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats developed a friendship with Willie Nelson after meeting him at Farm Aid.

February 2018: "You Worry Me" Hits Number One

In February 2018, "You Worry Me", the lead single from Tearing at the Seams, hit number one on the Adult Alternative Songs charts.

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March 9, 2018: Release of 'Tearing at the Seams'

On March 9, 2018, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats released their album 'Tearing at the Seams'. The band recorded 18 songs and eventually produced seven to eight new songs for the album.

March 24, 2018: 'Tearing at the Seams' Debuts on Billboard 200

On March 24, 2018, 'Tearing at the Seams' debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200.

June 2018: "You Worry Me" in Top 10 on Alternative Songs Chart

In June 2018, "You Worry Me" reached the top 10 on the Alternative Songs chart.

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August 2019: Launch of "Nightstache Collection"

In August 2019, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats launched a limited cannabis cartridge line titled "Nightstache Collection" in collaboration with Willie's Reserve.

November 2019: Announcement of Solo Tour

In November 2019, Rateliff announced a solo tour to support a new solo album via Stax Records.

January 8, 2020: Announcement of 'And It's Still Alright' album

On January 8, 2020, Rateliff announced 'And It's Still Alright', his first solo album in nearly seven years, to be released February 14 via Stax Records.

December 17, 2020: Release of "Redemption"

On December 17, 2020, Rateliff released "Redemption", a new song he wrote for the Apple Original film, Palmer.

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2020: Support for Bernie Sanders Campaign

In 2020, Rateliff supported the Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign, and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats performed at a campaign rally in Saint Paul, Minnesota.