Artist description Rusty Doorknobs is primarily a vocal based orchestra with an occasional musical backing.

Music Style Acapella/Dance

Musical Influences Frank Zappa, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, Pat Boone, Ozzy

Similar Artists The Spice Girls

Artist History Rusty Doorknobs was born in Trenton, New Jersey on October 30th, 1978 as Rusty Dornobs. His middle name is Angela (after his mother). Rusty took an interest in music and started performing in local bars and other alcohol serving establishments at the age of five under the watchful eye of his stepfather's brother's cousin. It so happened that one day after doing his production of Fiddler an agent from Hollywood who had been attemptiing to drink himself to death noticed his talent. Rusty then entered the Hollywood scene at age 11 and changed his name to Rusty Doorknobs.It as here that Rusty met up with the now historic pairing of The Cools, who would later become his band. In 1989 while passing a a group playing on the street for money Rusty stoped to kick the leader (a large fellow by the name of Jay Hardon) and proceeded to mock him for being a "homeless bafoon who doesn't respect his white superiority". This band was indeed just that and at that time called themselves The Salt Licks. After some rivalry they grew to become friends, as Rusty would kick them every day at the same time so the started expecting it and eventually had some chit chat before and after. Then in 1992 they agreed to put on their first performance as Rusty Doorknobs & The Cools at the St. Louis Center for the Arts.The band got signed on with Bluecock Records where they have been ever since and have gone on to release the chart-topper Hippo from their debut CD and have just finished recording its follow up, which is expected to outlive Hippo's 11 month run on the top 20..

Group Members Rusty Doorknobs (aka Rusty Doornobs)Timmothy O'Toole (aka Tim)Theodore G. Divine (aka Theodore D. Divine), Jay Hardon, Hal Alvin, Josie Woods, and (just added) Harry Dean Stanton

Instruments Voices, 3 pairs of tube socks, a jar of mayo, and a computer

Albums Antics From The Womb, Go Down On That Mutha, and Cheese From Mars

Press Reviews They all loved us...except the ones that didn't.

Additional Info Nothing yet. But if you'd like a shirt or something let us know and maybe we'll make you some

Location Trenton, New Jersey - USA

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