The International Playboys

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The modern rock band The International Playboys were formed late in the year 2000. Since its inception, the group has gone through numerous members, including four ex-drummers. Its current roster, as of 2006, includes Monty Carlo (Colin Hickey), The Count (Chris Knudson), Cap'n Sextastic (Jake Morton), and Joe Danger (Joe Brennan).

The group is based out of Missoula, Montana and was a staple at the infamous Northwest nightclub Jay's Upstairs during the early 2000s. Upon its closing, The International Playboys dedicated more time to their touring act, which crosses North America several times a year.

[edit] Works

First Album

Sexiful

The International Playboys are a fusion of classic rock 'n roll, 80s acid jams, jarring vocals, and extreme stage showmanship. The band is well-known for their wild presence, penchant for sweaty dimestore suits, and the wild unkempt hair of lead vocalist Monty Carlo, who has been referred to by critics as "Joe Cocker, punk rocker".

Cobra Blood Hangover

The International Playboys have produced three studio albums, the aptly-named First Album, Sexiful, and Cobra Blood Hangover. They have achieved popularity with their rock anthem "Playboy, Incorporated" and their crowd-pleasing cover of Gladys Knight and the Pips' "If I was Your Woman".

In 2004, the band starred in the short musical film Ghouls Gone Wild!, which fictionally chronicles their grave misadventures while on tour. After taking a wrong turn, the band ends up stranded in a haunted ghost town, attacked by its ghoulish residents.

In 2006, The Playboys were named Pabst Blue Ribbon's Montana Band of the Year and were signed to Australian Cattle God Records.

[edit] Touring and Beyond

The band has taken part in nearly a dozen massive cross-country tours, playing alongside such notable groups as Japan's Guitar Wolf, Captured by Robots, No Means No, Ghoultown, The Fireballs of Freedom, Volumen, and The Spiders.