Gene Louis
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| Gene Louis | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Orange County, California |
| Country | United States |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Genres | Alternative Rock |
Gene Louis (also known as "Gene Bullets") is the frontman of rising hard rock band Bullets and Octane.
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[edit] History
Louis was raised in St. Louis, Missouri and taught to play drums by his jazz drummer father. Louis moved to Orange County, California with long-time friend and bassist Brent Clawson to start the band in 1999. Louis remained the band's drummer until the original lead singer quit and Louis stepped up to the mic, being replaced on drums by local punk rocker Ty Smith. James Daniel later joined on guitar.
[edit] Releases
Bullets and Octane released their debut album The Revelry through the Criterion Records imprint in 2004. The album was produced by ex Guns N'Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, who now forms part of Rock Star Supernova. Their second album, In the Mouth of the Young was released in 2006 after the band moved to RCA Records. This record was ex-Helmet guitarist Page Hamilton.
[edit] Recent tours
Gene and the band have been touring solidly for the past five years, mainly as support to some of alternative rock's most popular artists. Over recent times, the band have opened for Avenged Sevenfold and played on the Family Values Tour, in company of Korn, Flyleaf and Deftones.
[edit] Influences
As a band, Bullets and Octane are influenced by Guns N'Roses and punk bands such as Social Distortion. As a frontman, Louis takes inspiration from Guns N'Roses legend Axl Rose.
