Brother Cane
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Founder | Damon Johnson, Glenn Maxey, Roman Glick, Scott Collier |
| Headquarters | Birmingham , United States |
| Products | Studio albums, live performances |
Brother Cane is a rock group originating from Alabama, established in 1990 by vocalist and guitarist Damon Johnson alongside bassist Glenn Maxey. The founding members also included guitarist Roman Glick and drummer Scott Collier. Throughout the 1990s, they produced three studio albums: their eponymous debut in 1993, Seeds in 1995, and Wishpool in 1998. Following the release of Wishpool, the band dissolved but reunited intermittently in 2005, from 2011 to 2013, and resumed activities again in 2022.
Early success and breakup: 1990–1998
Brother Cane's first album climbed to #14 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, with the lead track "Got No Shame" reaching #2 on the Mainstream Rock chart in September 1993. After Maxey's departure, Roman Glick transitioned to bass duties while David Anderson joined as a guitarist.
Released on July 4, 1995, Seeds included the single "And Fools Shine On", which dominated the Billboard Rock Charts at #1 for six consecutive weeks and was featured on the soundtrack of Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. Additionally, three other songs from this album were part of the same soundtrack.
Their third release, Wishpool, arrived in March 1998 and featured "I Lie in the Bed I Make," which became their second track to top the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for four weeks. That year, a live rendition of "Lead My Follow" was included on a Birmingham charity compilation supporting United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham.
Despite enjoying significant radio airplay and successful tours, Brother Cane disbanded after Wishpool due to disputes with their record label and issues related to distribution.
Reunions: 2005, 2011–2012, 2022–2023
In 2005, Brother Cane briefly reunited for two shows; one of these performances was released as a two-disc set containing unreleased backstage footage and concert recordings, including a 1995 opening slot for Van Halen. Another short reunion tour took place in 2012.
The band announced a return to live performances in March 2022 with original bassist Glenn Maxey rejoining Damon Johnson. Joining them were Buck Johnson—known for his work with Aerosmith and Hollywood Vampires—on keyboards, guitarist Tony Higbee from the Tom Keifer Band, and drummer Jarred Pope from Johnson’s solo ensemble. Their comeback show was held at Milwaukee’s Northern Lights Theater on April 22. Additional concerts were planned for Birmingham, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee, featuring selections from their debut album—including previously unperformed live tracks—as well as popular songs from later records.
In 2023, Brother Cane launched a comprehensive tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their first album. Johnson conveyed excitement about reconnecting with devoted fans and revisiting their classic repertoire.
In November 2025, the group revealed plans for their fourth studio album titled Magnolia Medicine, slated for an early 2026 release. This will be their first studio project in nearly three decades since Wishpool and marks their inaugural recording since regrouping.
Additional endeavors
Following Brother Cane, frontman Damon Johnson engaged in several musical projects such as Red Halo, Slave to the System—which included Queensrÿche’s drummer Scott Rockenfield—and Whiskey Falls. Between 2004 and 2011, he toured as a guitarist with Alice Cooper, subsequently joining Thin Lizzy, where he continues to perform. He also co-established their offshoot group Black Star Riders, contributing to three studio albums. Johnson has played with Lynyrd Skynyrd as well, initially filling in for guitarist Gary Rossington during his convalescence.
Roman Glick, guitarist, worked alongside Johnson in Slave to the System before collaborating with Jesse James Dupree and joining Jackyl. David Anderson currently tours with ARS (Atlanta Rhythm Section).
After departing Brother Cane, bassist Glenn Maxey spent nearly thirty years working within industrial electronics before resuming his musical career in 2021 by joining Travis McCready’s solo project.
Present
- Damon Johnson – lead vocals, guitar (1990–1998, 2005, 2011–2013, 2022–present)
- Glenn Maxey – bass guitar (1990–1994, 2022–present)
- Jarred Pope – drums (2022–present)
- Buck Johnson – keyboards, backing vocals (2022–present)
- Tony Higbee – guitar (2022–present)
Former members
- Roman Glick – guitar (1990–1994), bass (1994–1998, 2005)
- Scott Collier – drums (1990–1998, 2005, 2011–2013)
- David Anderson – guitar (1994–1998, 2005, 2012–2013)
- Zach Myers – guitar (2011)
- Chuck Garric – bass (2011)
- Flip Cooper – bass (2012–2013)
Studio albums
| Release Year | Title | Record Label | Highest Chart Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Heatseekers | |||
| 1993 | Brother Cane | Virgin | — | 14 |
| 1995 | Seeds | 184 | 7 | |
| 1998 | Wishpool | — | 40 | |
| 2026 | Magnolia Medicine | Double Dragon Records | — | — |
| "—" indicates albums that did not enter the charts | ||||
Compilation albums
| Year Released | Album Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Best of Brother Cane | EMI |
Singles
| Year | Track | Peak Chart Positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock | |||
| 1993 | "Got No Shame" | 2 | Brother Cane |
| "That Don't Satisfy Me" | 6 | ||
| 1994 | "Hard Act to Follow" | 12 | |
| 1995 | "And Fools Shine On" | 1 | Seeds |
| "Breadmaker" | 25 | ||
| 1996 | "Voice of Eujena" | 30 | |
| 1998 | "I Lie in the Bed I Make" | 1 | Wishpool |
| "Machete" | 12 | ||
| 2025 | "If This Means War" | ||
|
Magnolia Medicine |
Music videos
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1993 | "Got No Shame" |
| 1993 | "That Don't Satisfy Me" |
| 1994 | "Hard Act to Follow" |
| 1995 | "And Fools Shine On" |