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Quick Facts About Blackstone Rangers

• Blackstone Rangers originated as a Chicago street gang (later known as Black P. Stone Nation/El Rukn); the gang’s history is well-documented in criminal-justice history sources. ([blackpast.org](https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/blackstone-rangers-black-p-stone-nation-el-rukns-c-1957-c-2000/?utm_source=openai))
• A Dallas-based band used the name Blackstone Rangers (formed 2010) and later became known as Blackstone; they released Descendant (2014) on Saint Marie Records and previously issued the 2012 Into the Sea EP, with SXSW 2013 showcases. ([spirit-of-rock.com](https://www.spirit-of-rock.com/en/band/Blackstone_Rangers))
• Notable 2012–2014 activity for the Dallas band included winning Best New Act at the Dallas Observer Music Awards (2012) and SXSW appearances in 2013; Red Bull Sound Select coverage in 2014 also highlighted their live presence. ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/2012-sounded-good-the-best-breakout-music-acts-in-dfw/?utm_source=openai))
• Discography for the Dallas Blackstone Rangers (as Blackstone Rangers) includes the Descendant album (2014) on Saint Marie Records; the EP Into the Sea preceded it (2012). Bandcamp/press sources confirm the Saint Marie release and label. ([saintmarierecords.bandcamp.com](https://saintmarierecords.bandcamp.com/album/descendant?utm_source=openai))
• Historical musical lineage: the original Blackstone Rangers were formed in the early 1970s in Toronto, later shortened to Blackstone; their album On The Line (1973) was released on GRT. ([citizenfreak.com](https://citizenfreak.com/titles/267706-blackstone-on-the-line?utm_source=openai))
• The Dallas-based Blackstone Rangers are described in sources as a shoegaze/indie distorto-pop trio with a sound often labeled as alternative rock. ([dallasobserver.com](https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/blackstone-rangers-zhora-at-double-wide-6427280?utm_source=openai))