The Billy's are an American rock band from the Twin Cities. They recorded 3 studio albums in the mid to late 1990s which were released by the OarFin Records label. Their sound generally falling under the
Alternative country
Alternative country, or alternative country rock (sometimes alt-country, insurgent country, Americana, or y'allternative), is a loosely defined subgenre of country music and/or country rock that includes acts that differ significantly in style ...
label, they were often compared to the
Gear Daddies
The Gear Daddies are a rock band originally from Austin, Minnesota. Randy Broughten (electric and steel guitar), Nick Ciola ( bass), Billy Dankert (drums and vocals), and Martin Zellar (guitar, harmonica and vocals) played their first shows to ...
. The band built a sizable following, particularly in the Mid-West. In addition to their own material, live shows were well known for wide ranging covers.
Members
*Andy Christensen — bass
*Scott Ehrenberg — guitar, vocals
*Eric Roberts — vocals, guitar
*Rob Thompson — drums
Discography
*''
Roses and Flowers and Plants'' — 1994
*''
All American Lounge'' — 1995
*''
Another Winner'' — 1997
*''
Here Comes The Rock End Roll'' — 2001
External links
* http://www.myspace.com/rockendroll
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Rock music groups from Minnesota
Musical groups from the Twin Cities