The Strikers (psychobilly band)
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The Strikers | |
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 The Strikers at the Zombie Lounge in San Diego. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | San Diego, California |
| Genres | Rock and roll, rockabilly, psychobilly |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Members | Joey St. Lucas Rob Brouillard Donovan Teske |
| Past members | Kyle |
| Website | www.thestrikers.net |
The Strikers are a rock n' roll band from San Diego, California. Consisting of band members Joey (lead vocals, guitar), Rob (doublebass, vocals), and Donovan (drums),[1] their sound is a mixture of musical genres including rockabilly, psychobilly, and metal.[2]
In 2005, lead singer Joey was named Best Guitar Tech in San Diego by San Diego Magazine.[3] That same year, Joey and his childhood friend Donovan began writing songs for a straightforward rock band, and were soon joined by (former) upright bassist and lead vocalist Kyle. After performing a handful of shows, Kyle left the band, leaving Joey and Donovan in search of a new bass player. In 2006, they found Rob, an upright bassist who also shared their vision of music. Joey began singing lead vocals, and the band was finally complete. The three members combined their individual musical styles into one aggressive, “kick-in-the-neck” rock n' roll band.[1]
The Strikers have toured with bands such as The Chop Tops, Frenzy, and Three Bad Jacks, and have also shared the stage with bands The Headcat, The Meteors,[4] Mad Sin,[5] Zombie Ghost Train,[6] and As I Lay Dying. In 2008, The Strikers released their debut album, No Return,[7] and were also featured on the compilation albums Rebels of Rock 'N' Roll, Volume 1[8] and Psycho Ward 2.[9] During the summer of 2009, the band embarked on their first national tour alongside The Chop Tops.[10]
Band members
Joey St. Lucas — Lead Vocals, Guitar
Rob Brouillard — Doublebass, Vocals
Donovan Teske — Drums
Discography
Albums
- No Return (2008)
- Out for Blood (2011)
Compilation albums
- Rebels of Rock 'N' Roll, Volume 1 (2008)
- Psycho Ward 2 (2008)
- Rebels of Rock 'N' Roll, Volume 2 (2009)
References
- ^ a b "Strikers - No Return CD Album". Cduniverse.com. 2009-09-08. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ "Index of /blog". Rockabillyhq.com. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ Diego, San. "Best of San Diego 2005 - San Diego Magazine - June 2005 - San Diego, California". San Diego Magazine. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ "Wolves and Other Super Furry Animals". San Diego Reader. 2008-01-30. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ "san diego: dialed in". Sddialedin.com. 2007-06-08. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ http://www.sdcitybeat.com/cms/story/detail/?id=6121
- ^ "The Strikers | No Return". CD Baby. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ "Various Artists | Rebels of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 1". CD Baby. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ "Psycho Ward, Vol. 2 CD Album". Cduniverse.com. 2008-08-12. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ The Chop Tops, Poster. Retrieved August 2011
