Waken The Dead

Band file

The Deluxtone Rockets quick facts

FromMuskegon, Michigan, United States
Years active1996–20012008–present
StatusActive
SoundPunkRockabillySwing
LabelsTooth & Nail Records
Members (5)
Past members (1)

The Deluxtone Rockets is an American band from Muskegon, Michigan. It began as a punk band, but by the time of signing to Tooth & Nail Records it had evolved into a swing revival outfit.

Their first album, which was self-titled, was produced by Gene Eugene and Dennis Danell of Social Distortion. They wrote their own songs, and their musical style and lyrics were often compared to the W's, but John Brown's lead vocals were likened to the Mighty Mighty Bosstones' Dicky Barrett or the Reverend Horton Heat.

For their second album, Green Room Blues, the group dropped the horn section entirely and shifted to a rockabilly sound. The album's title reflects the fact that both Eugene and Danell died in early 2000 during production of the album. 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. The album also contained a cover of the Cure's "Lovesong".

2000 was generally reported as a bad year for the band; they were unable to play shows regularly because in addition to recording difficulties, their drummer left, after wanting to move to a different style musically. They were able to get Rodney from the Calicoes to fill in occasionally, and thus played at Cornerstone and other festivals. Also, one night their van caught fire and was totaled, though they still managed to play that night.

Band members

1999

2001

2008

Latest

Latest video
Latest video
Latest video

Discography

Albums

1999

The Deluxtone Rockets

1999

Happy Christmas Volume 2

2001

Green Room Blues

Other releases

2009

New Material Demo

Scene Atlas

Band Bloodlines

Follow the musicians who connect The Deluxtone Rockets to other bands and projects. Confirmed release appearances are included when reliable source evidence is available.

Open Bloodlines Atlas
References
  1. ^ Anderson, Rick. "Green Room Blues Review by Rick Anderson". AllMusic. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Rake, Jamie Lee (October 1999). "Reviews". CCM Magazine. 22 (4): 60. ISSN 1524-7848.
  3. ^ a b c Huey, Steve. "allmusic ((( The Deluxtone Rockets > Overview )))". Allmusic. Retrieved February 19, 2007.
  4. ^ a b c Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First printing ed.). Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. p. 253. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
  5. ^ "The Deluxtone Rockets". 1999. Retrieved February 8, 2007.
  6. ^ Breimeier, Russ (2001). "Green Room Blues". Christianity Today. Retrieved February 8, 2007.
  7. ^ a b Dodd, Jason (March–April 2001). "The Deluxtone Rockets". HM Magazine (88): 18. ISSN 1066-6923.

Source: Wikipedia