THE BLACK CROWES: 'Before The Frost...' First-Week Sales Revealed

September 9, 2009

"Before the Frost...", the new studio album from THE BLACK CROWES, sold 32,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 12 on The Billboard 200 chart.

In other news, THE BLACK CROWES frontman Chris Robinson is expecting a baby with girlfriend Allison Bridges. A rep for the singer, who has a 5-year-old son with actress Kate Hudson, confirmed Bridges' pregnancy.

Robinson and Bridges began dating in 2007.

"Before the Frost..." was released on September 1. A second album, titled "…Until The Freeze", was given away for free exclusively through a unique download code which is included in "Before The Frost…" as a "thank you" to their fans for two decades of continued support.

THE BLACK CROWES' set on the band's current tour features over two hours of music culled from the new release and the band's deep catalogue. Widely known for varying their nightly set lists performing new material, album cuts, rarities and covers in addition to their hits, THE BLACK CROWES consistently deliver a fresh and unpredictable live show.

For more information, visit the band's MySpace page.

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