Artist description With a sound that owes as much to the Rolling Stones and AC/DC as it does to Johnny Cash and Motown’s Detroit era, The Hard Lessons root their brand of Blues influenced Rock N' Roll in a solid foundation of musical tradition. Next to explosions of Rock guitar fury, you'll find twangy slide guitar and Country harmony. There are some mandolin chords, but then again there's a lot of four-on-the-floor, feedback drenched Rock N' Roll. It is a sound as eclectic as the people who make it.

Music Style Indie Rock

Musical Influences The White Stripes, Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Blues and Motown's Detroit Era.

Artist History The Hard Lessons were formed on a whim after singer and main songwriter Gin met drummer The Anvil at a Hentchmen concert in Detroit. Both veterans of the Michigan music scene, the two talked about music and their desire to start a band that would incorporate what they found so interesting about old Blues and Jazz music. The Anvil soon introduced Gin to his twin brother and bass player, Lil’ Vinny. Getting together for their first practice at the Roseville estate shared by The Anvil and Lil’ Vinny, Gin immediately clicked with the brothers. Soon enough, through contacts in the local music scene, the still unnamed band acquired another singer and organist named Ko Ko Louise. The band complete, 10 songs were written and they weaseled their way into a Battle of the Bands for their first gig! Well, the response to the unveiling of The Hard Lessons was overwhelming, and they ended up taking home the prize, much to the dismay of the established acts on the bill.

Group Members Gin - Guitars/Vocals KoKo Louise - Organ/Vocals The Anvil - Drums Lil' Vinny - Bass/Vocals

Location Roseville, MI - USA

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