Red Rockers

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The Red Rockers were a New Wave band from New Orleans, Louisiana. They formed in 1979 and disbanded in 1985. They are best known for their 1983 single "China". John Thomas Griffith now plays guitar and sings in the band Cowboy Mouth, which he co-founded in 1990 with Fred LeBlanc.

[edit] Band Members

John Thomas Griffith - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

Darren Hill - Bass

Patrick Butler Jones (1979-1983) - Drums

James Singletary - Lead Guitar

Jim Reilly (1983-1985) - Drums

Shawn Paddock (1983-1985) - Guitars, Vocals

Harry Belafonte (1983-1985) electric saxophone

The Red Rockers toured the United States opening for The Cars, Men at Work and U2.

[edit] Discography

  • Condition Red (1981)
  • Good as Gold (1983)
  • Schizophrenic Circus (1984)