Artist description Three piece rockabilly/boogie band from Portland, OR with former members of Johnny Mercury and his Hot Rockets, and The Whispering Pines. Sounds and influences of rockabilly, early country and boogie woogie.

Music Style Rockabilly

Musical Influences Gene Vincent, Bill Haley, Johnny Horton, Wynonie Harris, Gene Summers

Artist History Johnny Mercury and His Hot Rockets was formed in 1994 originating from the hills of West Virginia. The band has played with artists like Hasil Adkins, Mojo Nixon, Sleepy LaBeef, Ray Campi, Big Sandy, Ruthie and the Wranglers, Rockin' Lloyd Tripp and the ZipGuns, Pep Torres, and TWO of Sun Records Legendary Recording Artists - Barbara Pittman and Rudy "Tutti" Grayzell. They've also performed at rockabilly weekenders (Viva Las Vegas) and at CBGB's. The band has credits with independant film soundtracks and compilation CD's. Johnny relocated to Portland, OR at the end of 2000 to continue playing rockabilly/roots music for the new millenium.

Group Members JOHNNY MERCURY - Vocal,Guitar JAKE ELLEDGE - Upright Bass J.P. VALENTINE - Drums

Instruments 1964 Gretsch Country Club, modified Fender Blues Deville amplifier, Englehart upright bass, vintage Ludwig Drums

Location Portland, Or - USA

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