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, California. Consisting of band members Joey (lead vocals, guitar), Rob (

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. In 2005, lead singer Joey was named Best Guitar Tech in San Diego by ''

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''. That same year, Joey and his childhood friend Donovan began writing songs for a straightforward rock band, and were soon joined by (former) upright bassist and lead vocalist Kyle. After performing a handful of shows, Kyle left the band, leaving Joey and Donovan in search of a new bass player. In 2006, they found Rob, an upright bassist who also shared their vision of music. Joey began singing lead vocals, and the band was finally complete. The three members combined their individual musical styles into one aggressive, "kick-in-the-neck" rock n' roll band. The Strikers have toured with bands such as

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, Frenzy, and Three Bad Jacks, and have also shared the stage with bands The Headcat,

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. In 2008, The Strikers released their debut album, ''No Return'', and were also featured on the compilation albums ''Rebels of Rock 'N' Roll, Volume 1'' and ''Psycho Ward 2''. During the summer of 2009, the band embarked on their first national tour alongside

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Band members

Joey St. Lucas – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Rob Brouillard —

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, Vocals
Donovan Teske – Drums

Discography

Albums

* ''No Return'' (2008) * ''Out for Blood'' (2011)

Compilation albums

* ''Rebels of Rock 'N' Roll'', Volume 1 (2008) * ''Psycho Ward 2'' (2008) * ''Rebels of Rock 'N' Roll'', Volume 2 (2009)

References

External links

The Strikers official website

The Strikers Myspace
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