The BillyBones

The BillyBones

Billy Bones performing at the Henry Fonda Theater, Los Angeles, 2007.
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, USA
Genres Punk Rock
Years active 2006 - Present
Labels Dr. Strange Records
Associated acts The Skulls
U.S. Bombs
The Brown Sound
Martini Ranch
The Panty Shields
(U.S. Bands)
Members Billy Bones
Alex Mack
Bad Otis Link
Easy Lou Jones
Dustin Snodgrass
Alex Gomez
Past members Drew Milford
Rob Blue

The BillyBones is an American Punk Rock band. Based in Los Angeles, California, the band features Steven William "Billy Bones" Fortuna, formerly of The Skulls (U.S. Band), guitarist Alex Mack, drummer Alex Gomez, formerly of U.S. Bombs tenor saxophone Bad Otis Link, (visual artist) Bass Easy Lou Jones, Rhythm Guitar Dustin "Damone" Snodgrass

History

Lead singer for Forbidden Colors between 1979 and 1980. The BillyBones released their debut 7" single We're Selfish on Dr. Strange Records in late 2007. Produced by Kevin Preston of the band Prima Donna, the record features two original songs and one cover. The A-side contains the title track and the song "All Excess". A cover of the song "Editions of You", originally performed by Roxy Music, takes up the B-side. In addition, saxophonist Aaron Minton of Prima Donna makes a guest appearance on "Editions of You".

The record has been described as "upbeat" and "catchy" with "a real full sound, without sounding at all over-produced." "Definitely top ten material."[1]

The BillyBones are currently in the mixing stage of their first full-length album, "The Complexity of Stupidity."[2] Produced by Steve Fishman, the record is set for a 2013 release and will feature saxophone performances by visual artist Bad Otis Link.[3]

Discography

Singles

• We're Selfish (7" EP) - Dr. Strange Records - (2007)

References

  1. ↑ Kaos, Kenny. Maximum Rock-n-Roll Issue No. 298. March, 2008.
  2. ↑ Prima Donna - The BillyBones at Key Club, Hollywood, CABig Wheel Magazine - via BigWheelMagazine.com. Retrieved 20 October 2010.
  3. ↑ The BillyBones Live at Copro Gallery, Santa MonicaThe GaragePunk Hideout. Retrieved 20 October 2010.

External links

• Official MySpace
• Dr. Strange Records
• CoproGallery - Bergamot Station