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He Put The Bomp! In The Bomp
''He Put the Bomp! In the Bomp'' is a Greg Shaw tribute album released in November 2007 by Bomp Records in the USA and Vivid Sound Corporation in Japan. The album features 23 classic songs covered by different bands having in common the raw approach to rock and roll music Shaw Shaw may refer to: Places Australia *Shaw, Queensland Canada *Shaw Street, a street in Toronto England *Shaw, Berkshire, a village *Shaw, Greater Manchester, a location in the parish of Shaw and Crompton *Shaw, Swindon, a List of United Kingdom ... most liked. Tracks References {{Reflist 2007 compilation albums Rock compilation albums Tribute albums Bomp! Records albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garage Rock
Garage rock (sometimes called garage punk or 60s punk) is a raw and energetic style of rock and roll that flourished in the mid-1960s, most notably in the United States and Canada, and has experienced a series of subsequent revivals. The style is characterized by basic chord (music), chord structures played on electric guitars and other instruments, sometimes distorted through a distortion (music), fuzzbox, as well as often unsophisticated and occasionally aggressive lyrics and delivery. Its name derives from the perception that groups were often made up of young amateurs who rehearsed in the family Garage (residential), garage, although many were professional. In the US and Canada, surf rock—and later the Beatles and other beat music, beat groups of the British Invasion—motivated thousands of young people to form bands between 1963 and 1968. Hundreds of acts produced regional hits, and some had national hits, usually played on AM radio stations. With the advent of psyc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outrageous Cherry
Outrageous Cherry were an American psychedelic pop / power pop band from Detroit, Michigan, United States. Outrageous Cherry formed in 1991, and soon expanded to a four-piece after performing live in 1993. The group has released 13 albums, including 2014's ''The Digital Age''. Larry Ray, the band's guitarist, died at the age of 63 from lung cancer on October 24, 2017. Former members * Matthew Smith - vocals, guitar * Colleen Burke - bass * Larry Ray - guitar * Chad Gilchrist - bass * Deb Agolli - drums * Suzanna Mroz - drums Discography Albums * ''Outrageous Cherry'' (Bar/None, 1994) (vinyl in 2010 via Microfiche Records) * ''X-Rays in the Cloudnine'' (Mind Expansion, 1996) (ME-016) * ''Stereo Action Rent Party'' (Third Gear Records, 1996) * ''Nothing's Gonna Cheer You Up'' (Third Gear, 1997) * ''Out There in the Dark'' (Del-Fi Records, 1999) * ''The Book of Spectral Projections'' (Rainbow Quartz Records, 2001) * ''Supernatural Equinox'' (Rainbow Quartz, 2003) * ''Stay Right Her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willie Dixon
William James Dixon (July 1, 1915January 29, 1992) was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. He was proficient in playing both the upright bass and the guitar, and sang with a distinctive voice, but he is perhaps best known as one of the most prolific songwriters of his time. Next to Muddy Waters, Dixon is recognized as the most influential person in shaping the post–World War II sound of the Chicago blues.Trager, Oliver (2004). ''Keys to the Rain: The Definitive Bob Dylan Encyclopedia''. Billboard Books. pp. 298–299. . Dixon's songs have been recorded by countless musicians in many genres as well as by various ensembles in which he participated. A short list of his most famous compositions includes "Hoochie Coochie Man", " I Just Want to Make Love to You", "Little Red Rooster", "My Babe", "Spoonful", and "You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover". These songs were written during the peak years of Chess Records, from 1950 to 1965, and wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Morning After Girls
The Morning After Girls are an Australian neo-psychedelia band. The group was originally formed in Melbourne, Victoria around 2003 by founding members Sacha Lucashenko (vocals and guitar) and Martin B. Sleeman (vocals and guitar), who relocated the group to New York City in 2008. Its American lineup included Alexander White (keyboards, percussion, backing vocals), EJ Hagen (bass guitar), and John Brodeur (drums). They returned to live performances in Australia in 2017. Expect the new long-awaited full length album some time in 2022 as recently announced on LA's KCRW. History The group released two EPs, the first on Rubber Records in 2003 and the second on Fly Music in early 2005, both of which were self-titled. On 20 September 2005, the band released its two EPs as one CD in North America entitled ''The Morning After Girls: Prelude EPs 1 & 2''. This album was also released as '' Shadows Evolve'' on 17 November 2005 in Australia and 16 June 2005 in the UK through the London indep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Fowley
Kim Vincent Fowley (July 21, 1939 – January 15, 2015) was the American record producer, songwriter and musician who was behind a string of novelty and cult pop rock singles in the 1960s, and managed The Runaways in the 1970s. He has been described as "one of the most colorful characters in the annals of rock & roll", as well as "a shadowy cult figure well outside the margins of the mainstream". Early life Born in Los Angeles, California, Fowley was the son of character actor Douglas Fowley and actress Shelby Payne. His parents later divorced and Payne married William Friml, son of composer Rudolf Friml. Fowley attended University High School at the same time as singers Jan Berry and Dean Torrence (later of Jan and Dean fame), Bruce Johnston (later of the Beach Boys), and Nancy Sinatra, as well as actors Ryan O'Neal, James Brolin, and Sandra Dee. Career In 1957, he was hospitalized with polio and, on his release, became manager and publicist for local band the Sleepwalker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SSM (band)
SSM are an American garage punk band from Detroit, Michigan, United States, who are signed to Alive Records and feature members of The Hentchmen, The Sights, and The Cyril Lords. Career Taking their band name from their last names, the post-punk trio, SSM, are composed of John Szymanski (vocals, Farfisa organ, synth bass organ, synthesizers, mellotron), Dave Shettler (drums, vocals, drum machine) and Marty Morris (vocals, guitar). They are known for their work with The Hentchmen, The Sights, and The Cyril Lords, respectively, before forming SSM in July, 2005. SSM wrote the bulk of their debut, ''LP1'', in one week, and recorded it in two days in Akron, OH with Dan Auerbach producing and playing slide guitar on the track, ''Dinosaur''. The group played their debut performance at the Garden Bowl in Detroit, and their second public show opening for The Black Keys in Cleveland at the Beachland Tavern outside The Beachland Ballroom. After that show, The Black Keys invited SSM to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mick Farren
Michael Anthony Farren (3 September 1943 – 27 July 2013) was an English rock musician, singer, journalist, and author associated with counterculture and the UK underground. Early life Farren was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and after moving to Worthing, Sussex, attended Worthing High School for Boys, which was a state grammar school. In 1963, he moved to London, where he studied at Saint Martin's School of Art.Mick Farren Obituary ''The Independent'' Retrieved 31 July 2013 Music Farren was the singer with the proto-punk band[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikki Corvette
Nikki Corvette (born Dominique Lorenz in Detroit, MI), is a singer best known as a member of the band Nikki & The Corvettes from 1977 through 1981. Corvette grew up in Detroit, Michigan. She was always fascinated with music, and at 16 ran away from home because her mother refused to allow her to attend an MC5 concert. In late 1977 or early 1978, a friend of hers arranged for Nikki to headline a concert at a bar. At the time, she was not a member of a band, and she spent the next few weeks organizing Nikki and the Corvettes. The new band had never rehearsed, and played together for the first time at the concert. Originally, they played mainly cover songs as well as a few original songs written by Corvette and her former boyfriend Peter James, who had played with The Romantics. The Corvettes were signed by Bomp! Records and released an album, ''Nikki and the Corvettes (album), Nikki and the Corvettes'' in 1980. Mike Miliard of the ''Boston Phoenix'' described the album as "power ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pleasure Seekers (band)
The Pleasure Seekers was a 1960s-era, all-female rock band from Detroit, Michigan. The band morphed into Cradle, changing direction musically. They are known due in large part to the later prominence of band member Suzi Quatro. Name According to Suzi Quatro in her memoir ''Unzipped'', the sisters searched a dictionary for a name for their band. Upon encountering "hedonist", they used the definition "pleasure seeker" to create "The Pleasure Seekers". History Biography During May 1964 The Pleasure Seekers were formed by Patti Quatro in Detroit, Michigan. The original lineup included lead singers Suzi Quatro and Patti Quatro (born 10 March 1948) with Nancy Ball on drums, guitarist Mary Lou Ball and Diane Baker on piano. Leo Fenn, the husband of Arlene Quatro (born 1941), was the band's manager. Patti eventually asked Dave Leone to give them a spot at his teen night club, The Hideout. He put them on stage two weeks later, and they soon became well known at the venue. They gained m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buffalo Killers
Buffalo Killers are an American rock band comprising guitarist and vocalist Andrew Gabbard, bass guitarist and vocalist Zachary Gabbard and drummer Joseph Sebaali. The band was formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2006 following the dissolution of Thee Shams, of which the trio were members. Buffalo Killers were quickly signed by Alive Records and their self-titled debut album was released in October 2006; ''Buffalo Killers'' drew the attention of Chris Robinson, who invited the band to open a string of dates for The Black Crowes in 2007. Buffalo Killers' second album, ''Let It Ride'', was produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys and released in July 2008. History Early years and formation Andrew and Zachary Gabbard grew up in a musical household with a guitar-playing father, who taught them to play the instrument at an early age. Zach recalls growing up "listening to Neil Young, The Grateful Dead, CSNY and New Riders of the Purple Sage from as long back as I can remember." Wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rockin' Horse
Jimmy Campbell (4 January 1944, Kirkby, Liverpool – 12 February 2007, Liverpool) was an English musician and songwriter from Liverpool, England."JIMMY CAMPBELL ; Writer of psychedelic classics" ''The Independent'' (London); 14 February 2007; Spencer Leigh; p. 37 He was a member of Merseybeat groups The Kirkbys, The 23rd Turnoff, and Rockin' Horse, as well as releasing three solo albums. Career Campbell started in music at school, forming the band The Panthers. They supported The Beatles in January 1962. The band performed at The Cavern on numerous occasions, and one show, broadcast on Radio Luxembourg, saw them introduced as The Kirkbys by Bob Wooler, the presenter of the show, 'Sunday Night at the Cavern.' Wooler felt that changing the name of the group to that of their home town would help expand its fan base. The name stuck, and the group released a single, "It's A Crime", in 1966, at the tail end of the Merseybeat era. Campbell moved on from the Mersey sound to the ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
