Artist description Downboy is modern Rock band. Their music pays homage togreat rock of the past while still looking forward with optimism.Great melodies, great musicianship and uncanny production. An album thisexciting has not been heard in a long while, and an album made with thismuch care has not been seen since Pink Floyd's

Music Style The entire history of Rock and Roll

Musical Influences Hendrix/Byrds/Nirvana/Marvin Gaye

Similar Artists Downboy cannot be boxed in

Artist History Downboy was born in Ben Xavier's mind. Peter Wallach wasthe lead guitar player. They found David Byrne's Bass Player and SaturdayNight Live's Shawn Pelton were the only rhythm section that understoodwhat they really needed. Once those pieces fell into place, the sound that willsoon be heard everywhere was born.

Group Members Ben Xavier, Peter Wallach, Paul Socolow, Shawn Pelton

Instruments Vocals (tons), Guitars (tons) Drums (huge), Bass (low) Helicopters, Synthesizers, Horns, Wind, and Talkboxes

Albums Let's Get Down

Location New York, NY - USA

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