Artist description Introducing musicians who take ownership of their music and offer head-turning musical selections that are presented in an individual style. A mischievous band that has a traditional foundation to their music and a spirit of adventure, The Rogues are blues-based with the 'edge' so many followers of music are looking for. A three-piece gallery of guitar, bass, drums, and shared vocals, they offer the levelheaded professionalism of experienced musicians and the energy and enthusiasm of neophyte garage bands.The music covered by The Rogues ranges from choice blues artists Muddy Waters and Freddie King, vintage blues-based rock performers Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and ZZ Top, to today's variety of 'jam' based music, including the band's own compositions

Music Style Hard-hitting classic-esque ROCK

Musical Influences Mountain, Cream, Masters of Reality, Robben Ford, Gov't Mule, Cactus

Similar Artists Cream, Gov't Mule, Mountain, Jeff Beck; thick early 70's blues-rock

Artist History Formed in 1998, with a common vision to ROCK and ROCK hard, and bring back the spirit of energetic music with tasty riffs, tenacious hooks, and uncommon power.

Group Members Bob Craig: guitar, lead and backup vocals. Bob has been an active player for over 20 years and has performed on both coasts. He led the band Last Exit of California in the 70s and early 80s to regional success before moving to New England and joining New Hampshire favorites, Lichen. Influences: Eric Clapton, Leslie West, and Warren Haynes. Eric Almquist: drums, lead and backup vocals. Eric is a drummer's drummer. From his experiences in the band Dream Out Loud and Until the End, Eric has always provided the fuel to drive the musical train down the track with rhythmic confidence. Influences: Keith Moon, Phil Collins, and Stewart Copeland. Sean McGee, bass, is responsible for the thump you feel in your chest when you see this band play. Sean lays down solid rhythm and groove that drives this train down the track. He was featured in regionally successful bands throughout New England before moving into his home studio to play evil genius, but the itch to play out brought him to this band. Influences: Rush, Pixies, Stuart Hamm.

Instruments Drums, bass, guitar

Albums Raise the Flag (1999), and The Rogues (2000)

Location Carver, MA - USA

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