The Deluxtone Rockets
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The Deluxtone Rockets is an American band from Muskegon, Michigan.[1] It began as a punk band, but by the time of signing to Tooth & Nail Records it had evolved into a swing revival outfit.[2]
Their first album, which was self-titled, was produced by Gene Eugene and Dennis Danell of Social Distortion. They wrote their own songs, and their musical style and lyrics were often compared to The W's,[3] but John Brown's lead vocals were likened to The Mighty Mighty Bosstones' Dicky Barrett or The Reverend Horton Heat.[1]
In their second album, Green Room Blues, the group dropped the horn section entirely and shifted to a rockabilly sound. The album's title reflects the fact that both Eugene and Danell died in early 2000, during production of the album.[1] Though Danell had not been involved in the production, Eugene had been, and was replaced by Chris Colbert. The album has a darker mood than their debut effort, though its lyrics still reflect the faith of John Brown.[4] The album also contained a cover of The Cure's "Lovesong".
2000 was generally reported as a bad year for the band; they were unable to play shows regularly because in addition to recording difficulties, their drummer left, after wanting to move to a different style musically. They were able to get Rodney from the Calicoes to fill in occasionally, and thus played at Cornerstone and other festivals.[5] Also, one night their van caught fire and was totaled, though they still managed to play that night.[5]
Discography
- 1999 The Deluxtone Rockets
- 1999 Happy Christmas Volume 2 (Compilation, BEC)
- 2001 Green Room Blues
- 2009 New Material Demo
Band members
1999
- John Brown - Lead Vocals, Guitar
- Jimmy Van Boxel - Upright Bass, BGV's
- Jacob Dykema - Tenor Sax, Vocals
- Richard Mittwede - Trombone, BGV's
- Jason Sorn - Drums
- Tim Harvell - Trumpet, BGV's
2001
- John Brown
- Jimmy Van Boxel
- Lonnie Pease - guitar
- Jason Feltman
2008
- John Brown - Lead Vocals, Guitar
- Jason Sorn - Drums
- Harley Obzut - Bass
- Dusty Bottoms - Guitar
References
External links
- The Deluxtone Rockets at Allmusic
- Template:MusicBrainz meta discography at MusicBrainzTemplate:EditAtWikidata