Artist description San Diego based Rock and Roll band promising to be the next step in the evolution of the music revolution. If you like the Black Crowes and Led Zeppelin, you're gonna love this band.

Music Style Rock and Roll with a Wicked Vintage Twist

Musical Influences Black Sabbath, Black Crowes, Led Zeppelin

Similar Artists Black Sabbath, Black Crowes, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple

Artist History Formed in the summer of 1999, Opposition Party has steadily won converts from the San Diego rock scene with its dark, heavy blues-rock and energetic live shows. The group has used the widely varied musical backgrounds of its 4 members to create a sound that is direct and energetic, but also intensely musical. With the debut album nearing completion, OP has fine-tuned their show into a powerful and memorable experience. By drawing on the influences of the principal players in rock: AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, OP looks to bring legitimacy back to a genre that has been overrun by shallowness and commercialism. Bassist/vocalist Bret Aita describes OP's sound as "Black Sabbath meets the Black Crowes." This nicely sums up OP's commitment to high-energy rock backed by well-crafted songs. Guitarist Eric Hendrikx, a metal-tinged version of his namesake, augments the live show with his heavy riffs and wild stage antics, while the intensity and drive of drummer Dave French invoke the spirit of John Bonham behind the set. Bret's vocals contain the raw power of Ozzy and the high energy of Bon Scott, as the gritty power of Jon Lords is combined with the dark jazz stylings of Keith Emmerson in Neil MacPherson's keyboard-playing. This winning combination of influences has won OP shows at many of the area's most-respected clubs, accolades in the Belly-Up Tavern's "Spotlight San Diego" event, and followers throughout southern California. With the release of the first album early next year, Opposition Party is set to become a defining force in rock music. JOIN THE OPPOSITION

Group Members Bret Aita, Dave French, Eric Hendrikx, Neil MacPherson

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Organ, Piano, Drums, Harmonica

Albums Opposition Party E.P.

Additional Info Merchandise available through OppositionParty.com

Location San Diego, Ca - USA

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