Tru Rock Revival online magazine was established in 2017 by Kreig Marks and Abbe Davis (lead singer/songwriter of hard rock band, Abbe Davis Band). Their goal was to shine the light on rock music thru interviews and the promotion of only rock bands. Today, Tru Rock Revival is noted as one of the top Rock 'n Roll online magazines internationally, with over 1.2 million readers each month. TRR has a presence in the U.S., Canada, Sweden, London, France, South America, Germany, and Australia. AC/DC, Nirvana, Peter Frampton, Phil Collins, Alter Bridge, Blacktop Mojo, and many more have personally reached out to Kreig and Abbe about how they truly enjoy reading the interviews, or hearing the bands on the rise, or seeing TRR promote new original rock bands.
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The History of Asheville
Before European settlement, Asheville was part of the Cherokee Nation. Bearing the name Untokiasdiyi, meaning “Where they race,” the Cherokee people used the area as a gathering place.
Settlement didn’t occur until after the Revolutionary War, in 1784, when Colonel Samuel Davidson and his family arrived, claiming land through a soldier’s grant. The settlement, initially named “Morristown,” was later renamed Asheville in honor of North Carolina Governor Samuel Ashe.
Asheville became an important outpost in the Blue Ridge Mountains, attracting famous travelers like Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett. The city flourished during the railway boom into the 1920s but faced a significant setback during the stock market crash of 1929. However, thanks to a committed urban renewal plan and efforts to maintain the city’s charm, Asheville transformed into the vibrant culture hub it is today.