Artist description The Posters are a blend of several different styles of music. Michael W. adds a hip-hop influence due to his role as a DJ in local group Royal Ruckus. He is also influenced by punk rock and emo bands. Brian also listens to a lot of hip-hop and rap but enjoys rock as well. His drumming is influenced by a lot of jazz and pop styles. Michael J. takes his guitar playing style from artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Dave Grohl, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. His songwriting style is similar to that of Everclear and Dave Matthews. All band members are open to many different styles of music and enjoy listening to and drawing from whatever sounds good!

Music Style Pop Rock

Musical Influences Rivers Cuomo, Dave Grohl, Dave Matthews, Jimi Hendrix

Similar Artists Weezer, Everclear

Artist History The Posters started in November of 1998 in Michael Walker's garage on Rancho Sierra St. They rehearsed there for a while until they played their first show at Jerry's Pizza in Bakersfield sometime in February of 1999. The original lineup of the band consisted of Michael Jackson on the guitar and vocals, Matt Hernandez on the bass, and Michael Walker on the drums. However, in March of 2000, The Posters added new drummer Brian Johnson to the lineup and switched Michael W. to playing the bass. Matt left the band in May 2000 leaving the current lineup that they play with today.

Group Members Michael Jackson - Guitar, Vocals Michael Walker - Bass, BG Vocals Brian Johnson - Drums

Instruments Guitar, Bass, and Drums

Albums The Story Of Me

Press Reviews Featured on Bakersfield's 106.1 KRAB radio and the KRABland Underground.

Additional Info CDs and shirts on sale. Go to our site at www.royalruckus.com/theposters/ and get a hold of us!

Location Bakersfield, CA - USA

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