Artist description Progressive, dynamic, outstanding Blues-Rock, better than ZZ Top or The Fabulous Thunderbirds.

Music Style Blues/Blues Rock

Musical Influences Blind Lemon Pledge, Roxy Blue, ZZ Top, Pat Travers

Similar Artists Mountain, Eric Klaptrap, JoJo Gunne

Artist History Des Moines, Illinois, in 1975 was like Liverpool in 1964. Rock and roll was all the rage, and the kids were NOT all right. Times were tough, and the rock music was even tougher, a reflection of the midwest farmer's common sense mixed with a kind of youthful optimism. Many powerful, progressive "blues rock" bands were common in the Des Moines and Des Plaines areas. Bands like "Heavy Lead" and "The Texas Blues Journeymen" ruled the "scene", as leather-clad youths protested against things like Watergate and powerball. However, all was not well; the "scene" was starting to stagnate.

Group Members Jessie "JJ" Montoya, Todd "Toddy" Eldridge, "Pal" Joey Stallone, Hans "Hannie" Frente, Tommy "Guns" Schroeder

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Drums, Hammond B3, Jews Harp

Albums Brown, Yellow and Blue,

Press Reviews "The real deal." Calumet City News "Blues you can smell." Rollingstone "I's never heards me no none of dat blooze like dis befo'." Blind Lemon Pledge

Additional Info Reforming for Spring 2004 Nationwide Tour!!!!!!

Location Calumet City, Il - USA

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