CLICK ON THE IMAGES Given what's going on in the music business over the last fifteen years or so, the story of Wilkes Booth band is truly a unique one. A collaboration of four individuals whose single goal of continuing to produce music of an abandoned genre since it's demise, for the sake of their own enjoyment, has proven that pure rock and roll will never die.   Wilkes Booth was originally conceived in Hollywood, CA. on the famed Sunset Strip back in 1992. Wilkes Booth was started by guitarist Dave Wilkes Booth after a failed attempt with another band, Rokzilla.  Rokzilla had been together for years with one album released to their credit-- First Foot Forward.   The fans of Rokzilla wanted to keep the momentum and excitement of that band going, so the need for the new band was fulfilled, and Wilkes Booth was formed.   Wilkes Booth performed regularly in the famous nightclubs such as Gazzarri's, The Roxy, The Whiskey, and The Troubadour- the very same clubs that spawned acts such as Motley Crue, Van Halen, Guns n Roses and Poison.   Wilkes Booth played the same style of music as these bands, but all original in an attempt to achieve the same national status of the aforementioned bands.     Wilkes Booth released demos during these days which received airplay on Los Angeles' famed KNAC radio station.      It's Not So Funny     History Will Repeat   Wilkes Booth was also regularly appearing in various rock magazines such as Rock City News and Bam, with international circulation.   With a renowned agent intact and an appreciative fan base, the pieces were in place for the band to go all the way, however the timing was wrong.   In late 1992 the music industry changed almost overnight, whereas the glitzy "Hair Metal" was no longer being embraced by the music industry. Unwilling to change styles and compromise it's integrity, the band uprooted to Upstate New York, where it's members were originally from.   Ever since this transformation occurred, the band has been relentlessly continuing on, performing for a good cause at many benefit events also, in local nightclubs, bars, and festivals in an attempt to revive the spirit of old "Hair Metal".   The band believes that there is still a market for this music, due to it's continued success.   Wilkes Booth once again is in the prime position of regaining it's chance to climb to the top of the heavy metal heap. The unique feature of this band is that they existed along side other now popular acts back in the day, and they have managed to still continue on after all these years, releasing two full- length albums and currently working on a third one.      Blows U Away        One Night Stand   MP3 samples from Blows U Away & One Night Stand can be heard by clicking on the MP3 link on the left. The Band is currently recording their 3rd CD, entitled "Just For You" with a release date later this year.   The lineup is now: Dave Wilkes Booth on Guitar Bobby "ROCKER" Fredericks on Lead Vocals Mike "OXBIG" Fittos on Drums and Bryan "THE RIPPER" Juda on Bass   WILKES BOOTH I SAID !!!