Artist description High energy rock, fueled by exceptional musicianship. Explosive and unpredictable live performances.

Music Style Pure Power Pop

Musical Influences Hanoi Rocks, The Stooges, MC5

Similar Artists Everclear, Buckcherry

Artist History Coming from such notable and diverse Seattle bands as War Babies, Smokelahoma, Fuse, and Mama Troll, the Dead Letters have been packing clubs throughout Washington and Oregon with their driving, melodic, power-pop songs. The Dead Letters have opened shows for Candlebox, Dick Dale, and Second Coming, among others, and have drawn enthusiastic response from each and every audience.

Group Members Tommy McMullin - Guitar & Lead Vocals Tim Jones - Lead Guitar & Vocals Tony Leamer - Drums, Percussion & Vocals Charlie Beck - Bass & Vocals

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums

Albums The Jupiter Sessions

Press Reviews From The Rocket (Seattle) June 10 1998 Judged solely on their spanking promo shot, the Dead Letters could be an Alice In Chains cover band. However, on closer inspection, this Seattle quartet is more intent on genre-bending than its impeccable fashion tastes might suggest. Formed out of the ashes of several local bands, the Dead Letters have slowly been building a faithful following with their hybrid rock. Their music is impossible to pin down, shifting styles quicker and more often than Jeff Beck switches. They explore a little bit of slow, Top 40 ska, complete with trombone, and somehow segue it with a metal chorus. They blend a mellow, air-guitar-ready rock ballad with catchy power pop. It's a weird pastiche, but somehow the band manages to pull it off. With the Dead Letters be prepared to expect the unexpected. On stage, it should be interesting to see how this all comes together. The Dead Letters are the perfect band for those who just can't decide or don't want to choose a favorite style of music. If you like it chances are they play it. If the Dead Letters are happy, you're happy. Everyone goes away satisfied.

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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