Ocha la Rocha is an American alternative rock band based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. In 2005, their first album, ''Ocha Lives,'' was recorded and highlights the band's original rock-country sound. Johnny la Rocha's voice and song-writing has become a staple in the south.

History

Ocha la Rocha was founded by Johnny la Rocha in 2004. In 2005, Johnny met Ronney D and they evolved into a live act that debuted in Atlanta, GA at New Street Gallery. After going through a string of drummers, the original lineup became Johnny, Ronney and Satchel Mallon, whose presences are made known on the Ocha Lives Album. In 2010, the band completed their second release (EP) Stealing Time with James Barber, a record producer of such artists as Ryan Adams, Courtney Love, &

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Members

*Johnny la Rocha - Guitars, Vocals *Ronney Danger - Bass *Milton Chapman - Keys *Anna Kramer - Guitar, Vocals *Taylor Crowell - Guitar *Justin Minchew - Bass *Chandler Rentz - Drums *Satchel Mallon - Drums

Supplemental musicians

* William Brandon * Jason Anchando * Marcos Diableros * Page Waldrop * Kristofer Sampson

Releases

Albums

*''Ocha Lives'' - 2007 *''Stealing Time'' - 2010 *''Ocha Scores'' - 2013

References

AOL MUSIC

Official Myspace

Record Label

UrbandLazar Music on Myspace

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External links

Official Site
{{Authority control American garage punk groups Indie rock musical groups from Georgia (U.S. state) Musical groups established in 2004 Southern rock musical groups from Atlanta