Dave Haynes - Lead Vocals/Guitar DarrentheDrummer Edwards - Drums Brian 'Chewy' James - Bass/Backing Vocs
Influences
OLD BRITISH MOTORCYCLES, ROCK 'N' ROLL & GOOD BURN UPS!
AC/DC, The Clash, The Who, Stooges, The Faces, The Small Faces, NY Dolls, Sex Pistols, Rolling Stones, The Dammed, Humble Pie, The Ruts, Ramones, Dr Feelgood, Hellacopters, Hanoi Rocks, Led Zeppelin, Turbonegro, Cheap Trick, Rose Tattoo, MC5, Sweet, Slade, Gary Glitter, Suzi Quattro, the Arrows, GnR, Elvis Presley, Stray Cats, Monkees, Flamming Sideburns, Red Devils, Supersuckers, Aerosmith, Beatles, Motorhead, Black Sabbath, Buzzcocks, UFO, Mott The Hoople, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Robert Johnson, Jimmy Reed, ZZ Top,
Check out the video to "Black Leather Jacket" taken from the brand new CD "Born to Rock 'n' Roll."
"Born To Rock 'n' Roll" - 2008
“Born to Rock ‘n’ Roll” features 12 brand new songs influenced by 70’s classic rock and pop/rock. Fans of "The Who, AC/DC and Slade" will identify with the Rocking Scoundrels vibe. “Born to Rock ‘n’ Roll” is ALL killer and NO filler - available now at CDBaby.com, itunes etc.
Rocking Scoundrels -
Blazing guitar driven rock 'n' roll inspired by AC/DC, The Who, Slade and most everything in between, the Rocking Scoundrels deliver the goods.
Featuring fellow British cohorts Dave Haynes on vocals/guitar and Darren Edwards on drums, the Scoundrels line up is completed by US born bass player Brian "Chewy" James. The result; a power trio who draw on a stellar combination of unforgettable classic rock influences and the wild abandon of punk rock!
"Motorbikes, Rock 'n' Roll & Speed" - 2006
"Motorbikes, Rock 'n' Roll & Speed" propels the bands appeal further with its driving, anthemic songs; many inspired by the British cafe racer/rocker era of the 60's. Winning new converts with every live show and radio play, the Rocking Scoundrels are hell-bent on continuing to create kick ass FUN rock 'n' roll!. With three critically acclaimed full length CDs under their belts and a new album in the works, the future of rock 'n' roll is looking good.
Reviews!
"Raw, impassioned songs that will resonate with fans of Albert Records-era AC/DC" - Classic Rock Magazine
"The Scoundrels were once again, unleashing a show that would energize both the hardcore and mainstream rock scenesters. Their sound soars above the predictable mainstream punk and/or rock and delivers us from the presumptuous into another dimension" - All Access Magazine
"Blazing guitar-driven Rock 'n Roll inspired by the Faces, Clash and Who...with thumping bass, and drums that would make Keith Moon proud No holds barred Los Angeles by way of UK" - Dumb Angel Magazine
"Los Angeles - wake up and smell the rock 'n' roll! There are giants in your midst - the good times are back and the Rocking Scoundrels want you to know it" - All Access Magazine
"This talented trio displayed a strong stage presence, playing music enhanced with catchy lyrics that were simply fun to listen to. The Rocking Scoundrels successfully captured the audiences attention throughout the set, with a feel-good attitude that came across strongly"
- Music Connection Magazine
"AC/DC meets the Who!...this is one seriously cool band, no qualifiers, just cool!"
"This is take no prisoners rock and roll...awesome guitar riffs, too"
"The guitar player rocks, the drums thunder their way through, and the vocals kill"
- MSN discussion group; The World of Rock n' Roll
"It seems like only yesterday these guys came out with their debut, and now they have three killer albums under their belt." Read full CD review of "Motorbikes, Rock 'n' Roll, & Speed" - Peacemandog.com
This may sound corny but "rock on". I have seen you live and was impressed plus you have one of the best drummers, Darren is insane on the drums. Your all quite good. Keep us posted on gigs and have a great week. BY for now.
These kids are alright!!! Got my disc's today. Thanks a great deal. Is being played very loud and proud! will for sure spread the word and send as many kids as I can in your direction! Thanks again dave!
Rocking Scoundrels!!!
Hope you guys having fun time down in L.A. OMG!! What a small world!
Wreckless and Wild!!
Dave! you RAWK the hellout!
your old buddy,
KENT from Hell
