Artist description A project created by Roy Cox and produced by Tommy Shannon, Chris Layton, Roy Cox and Tommy Joe Hill. Old friends and an All-Star collection of Austin musicians have assembled to bring to the world a new CD with talent that has to be the "best texas blues/rock on the planet!" (MusicAustin.com)

Music Style Texas Blues/Rock

Musical Influences Stevie Ray Vaughn, Johnny Winter,

Similar Artists A cross between the Allman Bros and Stevie Ray Vaughan

Artist History Roy Cox and the BluesKnights are one of the quintessential Austin groups. Seasoned players with ties to legendary Austin bands (SRV, Blackbird, Bubble Puppy, Johnny Winter and more)joined together to create The Bluesknights.

Group Members Roy Cox, with guest appearances by Tommy Shannon & Chris Layton (Double Trouble),Alan Haynes, Brad Tretola, John "Unc" Turner, Iggy (the) Vicious. With Salvatore "Banzai" LaRocca, Lee Taylor Spencer, John Ward,Brian Shaw, Joel Duhon and Joe Presti

Instruments Guitar & Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Saxaphone & Harmonica

Albums Before I Go

Press Reviews One of the great unknowns of Texas Blues & Rock presents agreat set of all originals. Blues with some hard rocking edges, a mixture of all the blues and boogie styles thathave ever been developed in the State of Texas. Check-outthe list of the musicians! Recommended!" (Crosscut)

Location Austin, TX - USA

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