RURAL RENEWAL, released in 2003, re-unites founding Crusaders members Joe Sample, Wilton Felder and Stix Hooper. Known for their late 70's world wide hit "Street Life", RURAL RENEWAL revisits their soulful jazz heritage with contributions from guitarist Eric Clapton on "Rural Renewal" and "Creepin" and vocalist Donnie McClurkin on "A Healing Coming On" and "Sing the Song". Produced by Stewart Levine, with additional guitars by Ray Parker Jr., RURAL RENEWAL continues where The Crusaders left off over two decades ago.