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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.
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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.
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It's
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History
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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 its 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.
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Blows
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One Night Stand
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MP3 Samples From
Blows U Away
&
One Night Stand
Can be heard
By clicking the MP3 LINK on the left.
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The
Band is currently recording their 3rd CD,
entitled "Just For You"
for A Release Date Later in 2008.
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 !!!
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