The Deluxtone Rockets
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| The Deluxtone Rockets | |
|---|---|
| Origin |  Muskegon, Michigan |
| Genre(s) | Swing Revival, Rockabilly |
| Years active | 1996 – 2001 |
| Label(s) | Tooth & Nail |
The Deluxtone Rockets were a band from Muskegon, Michigan.[1] They began as a punk band, but by the time of their signing to Tooth & Nail Records they had evolved into a swing revival outfit.[2]
Their first album, which was self titled, was produced by Gene Eugene and Dennis Danell. Unlike their contemporory acts such as Royal Crown Revue, they wrote their own songs. 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 albums 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 contianed a cover of The Cure's "Lovesong".
They are known for setting their trumpets on fire during live preformances.
[edit] Discography
- 1999: The Deluxtone Rockets
- 2001: Green Room Blues
- 1999: Happy Christmas volume 2 (Compilation, BEC)
[edit] Band members
[edit] 1999
- John Brown - Lead Vocals, Guitar
- Jimmy Van Boxel - Uprigth Bass, BGV's
- Jacob Dykema - Tenor Sax, Vocals
- Richard Mittwede - Trombone, BGV's
- Jason Sorn - Drums
- Tim Harvell - Trumpet, BGV's
[edit] 2001
- John Brown
- Jimmy Van Boxel
- Lonnie Pease - guitar
- Jason Feltman
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music, First printing, Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 253. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
- ^ Huey, Steve. allmusic ((( The Deluxtone Rockets > Overview ))). All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2007-02-19.
- ^ The Deluxtone Rockets. The Phantom Tollbooth (1999). Retrieved on 2007-02-08.
- ^ Breimeier, Russ (2001). Green Room Blues. Christianity Today. Retrieved on 2007-02-08.
