User:Chris X Johnson/Beat the Clock (band)
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| Beat the Clock | |
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| Years active | 1988 – 1995 |
| Associated acts | Greazy Meal |
| Former members | |
| Jim Anton Chris Beaty Ken Chastain Tom Scott |
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Beat the Clock (BTC) is an American rock and roll band, best known for their versatility and funky groove while playing live.
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[edit] The name
The name is said to come from a live gig played at a private party in Minneapolis where the band put up a large piece of paper on the wall, had the audience write down songs they wanted to hear, and then the band would play all of the songs before a certain time.
[edit] History
[edit] Early years
[edit] Reunion
[edit] Discography
- "Beat the Clock" (1989, Booty Rock Records CD1101)
- "Break the Silence" (1989, contributed track for AIDS awareness fundraiser)
- "The Funk Bus" (1992, Gark/Booty Rock CD 29217)
- "Beat the Clock – Live on the Psych Bike" (1991, Booty Rock CS1102)
[edit] Awards and recognition
Beat the Clock won the 1988 Minnesota Music Award for "Best New Band".
