Kat Men is an American/British
rockabilly band, formed in 2006 by former
Stray Cats drummer
Slim Jim Phantom, and
Darrel Higham. The duo released its debut album, ''Kat Men'' in 2006, with a follow-up, ''The Kat Men Cometh'', released in 2013.
In 2012, Imelda May bassist Al Gare joined the band.
History
Kat Men formed in 2006 when drummer
Slim Jim Phantom and guitarist
Darrel Higham met during a jam session at the Oneida Casino, in
Wisconsin. The duo subsequently embarked upon a European tour, and recorded their debut studio album, ''Kat Men'' with former
Guns N' Roses
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guitarist
Gilby Clarke
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. The duo continued to tour until 2009 before Higham departed in order to perform with his wife
Imelda May. Phantom subsequently joined a reunited
Stray Cats and performed in the band
The Head Cat.
In 2011, the duo reunited and recorded a new studio album, ''The Kat Men Cometh'', in 2012 for a March 25, 2013 release.
Imelda May bassist Al Gare joined the band's touring line-up in 2012, with the band scheduled to embark upon a UK tour in October 2012.
In 2013, the band played at the Screamin' Festival.
Discography
*''Kat Men'' (2006)
*''The Kat Men Cometh'' (2013)
References
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External links
Official website
Rockabilly music groups
Musical groups established in 2007