Artist description 50 Mission Crush has built a reputation as one of Austin, Texas' premier rock bands through a live show that's anchored by dead-on music and an unpredictable atmosphere. "We're all about having a good time on and off stage," says guitarist Will Traylor. Singer/guitarist Chris Rasmussen adds, "We are inspired by the bands that have the ability to entertain while still writing solid melodic rock songs like early Van Halen, The Stones, and Iggy Pop. Those are the bands that rock hard enough for the guys and are still melodic and groove oriented to make the girls dance."

Music Style Rock and Roll

Musical Influences Rolling Stones, Iggy Pop, The Doors, Social Distortion, The Beatles, Kiss, The Cult

Similar Artists Foo Fighters, Cheap Trick, Social Distortion

Artist History 50 Mission Crush began in 1997 when Chris Raz met Will Traylor and began writing songs. Drummer Chris Didear joined shortly thereafter, and bass player Chris Wodock soon moved to Austin from New York City. The band began writing as a whole and released their debut, self-titled CD one year later. The CD was added to over 80 college and commercial radio stations nationally. In support of their first CD, they have toured New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philidelphia, Columbus OH, Texas, and Indiana. Work began to pay off when MTV put 50 Mission Crush's 9x12 picture - along with a quote, in the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards book/program which was seated on every chair at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles to be read and taken home by all who attended.

Group Members Lead Vocals and Guitar - Chris Rasmussen, Lead Guitarist - Will Traylor, Bassist - Chris Wodock, Drummer - Chris Didear

Instruments Chris Rasmussen - White Gibson 335, Will Traylor - Red Gretch Jet Firebird, Chris Wodock - Wood Grain Gibson Ripper, Chris Didear - 7 piece terra verde green Premier Genista drumset

Albums 1998 Self Titled Debut

Press Reviews 1998 MTV Video Music Awards Book, Musician's Trade Journal, Austin American Statesman XLNt, San Antonio Express News, KVUE 24 TV Musician Audition, Austin Insite Magazine, Austinrocks.com, Austin Citysearch, Texas Beat Magazine

Additional Info KLBJ Local Licks Live 99

Location Austin, Texas - USA

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