Music Style Rock

Musical Influences Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Howlin' Wolf, Jerry Lee Lewis....

Artist History Cub Koda is a man with a rock 'n' roll heart... A multi-faceted performer. His legendary live shows are power-packed with original material and American roots music smarts, infused with Cub's electric stage personality. Internationally known for the two and a half million seller "Smokin' In The Boy's Room" (one of two gold records Cub has received during his career). The year 1986 saw yet another award for his collection, with Motley Crue presenting Cub with a double platinum album. Their version of Cub's song helped generate worldwide sales and established the tune "Smokin' In The Boy's Room" as a song still making a social statement.Detroit born and raised, Cub grew up with the street tough sounds of the Motor City in his head, hands and heart... His early musical idols included Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry, both leaving such an incredible imprint on his style that he has recorded tribute albums of both artists' music in their honor. Within due time Little Richard, Howlin' Wolf and Jerry Lee Lewis would become major components as well. Artists as diverse as Hound Dog Taylor, Al Jolson, Merle Travis, Link Wray, The Trashmen and Benny Goodman have all found their "voice" in Cub's music. Whether it's original material, or an obscure classic, Cub combines the technology of present with the spirited feel of the legendary rockers who inspired him.What emerges is Cub Koda's music... Great American Rock 'n' Roll... So much so that author Stephen King in his Bachman Book collection mentions Cub in the dedications, labeling him as "America's greatest houserocker."To experience Cub Koda today is to encounter him seriously committed to his art at several levels; he exudes a fierce determination when he straps on a guitar and goes out to entertain... His commitment is to produce and record music reflecting the high energy of his live shows... His humor and insight when writing for music publications like Discoveries and CD Review have led him over the years to both compiling and doing liner notes for Rhino Records, Time-Life, MCA and Motown, as well as editing and contributing to a 1200 page reference book, The All-Music Guide and later editing the well received The All-Music Guide To The Blues... A book of his own is presently in the works.He also co-authored "Blues For Dummies" with Lonny Brooks & Wayne Baker Brooks (IDG Books)... He did a crazed, legendary disc jockey stint (on a 50,000 watt Boston area station) with his Cub Koda Crazy Show. His experiences from radio have prompted most radio stations in touring cities to not only interview Cub, but to ask that he DJ right there on the spot... His recent television appearances have been equally well received... He produces other artists with the same rockin' excitement that he brings to his own recordings. This is Cub Koda!!SINGER - SONGWRITER - GUITARIST - JOURNALIST - TELEVISION & RADIO PERSONALITY - CUB KODA IS AMERICAN MUSIC!!!

Group Members Cub Koda

Instruments Drums, Bass, Guitar, Vocals

Press Reviews ALBUM: Box LunchLABEL: J-Bird (80137)ARTIST: Cub Koda (vocals, guitar, harmonica).PRODUCER: Cub Koda & Doc CavalierORIGIN: Ann Arbor, MIWHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: Even if the name Cub Koda doesn't quite ring a bell with you, his band's big hit,"Smokin' In The Boys Room," ought to jangle your memory. That's right. Koda was the main songwriter and singer for the seminal arena rock band Brownsville Station for the better part of the '70s.  Since then, Koda's remained an active recording artist, releasing solo projects as well as lending himself to several special projects, including the recently released Hound Dog Taylor tribute, plus three tracks on an upcoming Howlin' Wolf tribute slated for a mid-summer release.   With Box Lunch, Koda steps out alone with just an acoustic guitar, harmonica and a new batch of introspective and somber songs.SUGGESTED SONGS: "We Were Crazy Back Then"; "No Matter What You Say"; "Runaway Heart."CONTACT: Tom Cavalier 1-800-800-4487

Location Flint, MI - USA

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