Kat Men
Kat Men | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Wisconsin |
| Genres | Rockabilly |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Decca Records |
| Members | Darrel Higham Slim Jim Phantom Al Gare |
| Past members | Gilby Clarke (2007-09) |
| Website | Official website |
Kat Men is an American/British rockabilly band, formed in 2006 by former Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom, and Darrel Higham. The duo released its debut album, Kat Men in 2006, with a follow-up, The Kat Men Cometh, released in 2013.
In 2012, Imelda May bassist Al Gare joined the band.
History
Kat Men formed in 2006 when drummer Slim Jim Phantom and guitarist Darrel Higham met during a jam session at the Oneida Casino, in Wisconsin. The duo subsequently embarked upon a European tour, and recorded their debut studio album, Kat Men with former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke.[1][2] The duo continued to tour until 2009 before Higham departed in order to perform with his wife Imelda May. Phantom subsequently joined a reunited Stray Cats and performed in the band The Head Cat.
In 2011, the duo reunited and recorded a new studio album, The Kat Men Cometh, in 2012 for a March 25, 2013 release. Imelda May bassist Al Gare joined the band's touring line-up in 2012, with the band scheduled to embark upon a UK tour in October 2012.[3][4]
In 2013, the band played at the Screamin' Festival.[5]
Discography
- Kat Men (2006)
- The Kat Men Cometh (2013)
References
- ^ "Slim Jim Phantom & Darrel Higham - Kat Men (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
- ^ "Robot Check". Archived from the original on April 19, 2013. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
- ^ "Imelda May - Here come Kat Men". Facebook. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
- ^ "Kat Men". The Skinny. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
- ^ "Screamin' 2014 - 50's Rock & Rhythm Weekender". Screaminfestival.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2014-03-22.