Judd Hoos

Judd Hoos

Judd Hoos playing at the Loud American Roadhouse during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Background information
Origin Sturgis, South Dakota, USA
Genres Rock
Years active 2004-present
Labels Independent
Members
  • Bob Zwart
  • Shane Funk
  • Chris Horick
  • Andy Young
  • Tyler Bills
  • Devin Bills
Past members
  • Drew Lerdal
  • Zach Fronce

Judd Hoos is an American rock band formed in 2004 in Sturgis, South Dakota by front man Bob Zwart and drummer Shane Funk.[1] The band's line up consists of Bob Zwart (vocals), Shane Funk (drums), Chris Hornick (bass), Andy Young (guitar), Tyler Bills (guitar and vocals), and his brother Devin Bills (guitar, keyboard, and mandolin ).[2] The band's high energy brand of rock is inspired by a blend of Alternative Rock, Classic Rock and Country.[3]

The band released a new single Billboard on July 7, 2015 that charted 83 on the iTunes new rock single releases.[4][5]

History

Formation (2004)

The band formed when Bob Zwart left regional rock band Zwartè in 2004 to audition as a front man for a band being formed in Sturgis, South Dakota by Shane Funk and original guitarist, Drew Lerdal.[6] Bob had been the drummer for Zwartè for 14 years and upon his departure recruited former Zwartè bassist Chris Hornick.[1]

Touring (2004-present)

The band's tour primarily includes shows in South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, Minnesota, and Iowa.[7]

Management

In 2003 Judd Hoos signed with HomeSlice Artist Management,[8] a subsidiary of the HomeSlice Group, an entertainment and media company that is the worldwide exclusive licensing agent[7] of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Discography

The band independently released their debut album Best Intentions in 2007 that was later re-mastered and re-released in 2008 as Better Intentions.[9] Better Intentions featured the band's singles Best Intentions[10] and Just Because.[11] Their 2013 follow-up album titled Two[12] featured their single Stand Up[13] that received regional airplay thanks to a number of independent Program Directors at different radio stations across the Midwest. On July 7, 2015 the band released a new single titled Billboard.[4]

Studio albums

Singles

Music videos

Year Video Director
2013 Stand Up Chris Hornick
2015 Billboard Marc Linn

References

  1. 1 2 "Regroup: Musician steps back to move forward". Rapid city Journal.
  2. ↑ "Two bands to play at annual Fireman’s Ball=Gothenburg Times".
  3. ↑ "Deadwood Jam has enthusiastic turnout for 15th installment=Black Hills Pioneer".
  4. 1 2 3 "iTunes - Music - Billboard by Judd Hoos". iTunes.
  5. ↑ "Rock". Art of the Mix.
  6. ↑ "Regroup: Group to perform in Aberdeen, Webster". Aberdeen News.
  7. 1 2 "Sturgis Chamber brings trademark management home". Black Hills Pioneer.
  8. ↑ "Judd Hoos returns to Chadron with appreciation concerts". The Chadron Record.
  9. 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Better Intentions by Judd Hoos". iTunes.
  10. 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Best Intentions by Judd Hoos". iTunes.
  11. 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Just Because by Judd Hoos". iTunes.
  12. 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Two by Judd Hoos". iTunes.
  13. 1 2 "iTunes - Music - Stand Up by Judd Hoos". iTunes.
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