Rattled Roosters
Rattled Roosters | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Vancouver, BC |
| Genres | Rockabilly, swing, pop, punk |
| Years active | 1993–2001 |
| Labels | Hootennany / popomatic |
| Members | Rick Royale, Ed Maxwell, Crash Gordon, Joel D’arlen |
| Website | www.RattledRoosters.com (defunct) |
Rattled Roosters are a rockabilly band from Vancouver, Canada.
History
The Rattled Roosters formed in 1993, with a line-up including "Rev. Rick" (Rick Royale), Crash Gordon, Tony Longlegs, and Lucky..
In 1991, the Rattled Roosters were asked to host North West Rock an independent music video series guest hosted by some of the most influential local bands of the time including
American Recordings) of "Baby Got Back
" fame.
The Rattled Roosters First Album “Year of the Rooster” was produced by
and re-released “Year of the Rooster” as well as the single “Marilyn” in 1993.The band relocated from Vancouver to
MuchMusic
for “glamorization of smoking and drinking".
The Rattled Roosters moved to
W magazine in an editorial photo spread titled “Young Americans”, shot by Mario Testino
, featuring influential, young, California taste makers.
In 1999 a third album “Retro-Spex” (hootenanny/popomatic) was released combining tracks off the first recordings, new material and unreleased songs.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Retro-Spex | Hootenanny/Popomatic |
| 1996 | Year of the Rooster (re-release) | BangOn/Cargo Records |
| American Rumble Volume 1 (Various Artists) | Skizmatic Records | |
| Young & Modern | BangOn/Cargo Records | |
| 1991 | Next Heartbrake 1/4 Mile | Self-released |
| Rocket ranch | ||
| 1990 | Year of the Rooster | Self-released |
| 1989 | Get Wild! | Self-released |
| 1988 | Pretty Thing/Cut Across Shorty | Self-released |
Singles
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Marilyn | BangOn/Cargo Records |
Members
Rick Royale, Ed Maxwell, Crash Gordon, Joel Sigerson
References
- ^ "The Rockabilly Roosters Have A Fanatic Following | The Seattle Times". archive.seattletimes.com. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- ^ "Live Review: No Doubt / Goldfinger / the Rattled Roosters, Vogue Theatre, August 5, 1996". dropd.com. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- ^ "Interview: Rick Royale of the Rattled Roosters, September 1996". dropd.com. Retrieved 2020-05-11.