Radio Romeo
Radio Romeo is a rock band from Los Angeles, California founded in 1996 by Basil Holly (Bombs, Whipsmack!) and Guy Hoffman of the Violent Femmes. Their eponymously-titled debut album RADIO ROMEO was produced by the legendary Andy Johns (The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Van Halen, et al.) and engineered by Brandon Henegar in 1996.
Band members
- Basil Holly - Vocals, Guitars, Pianos, Keyboards & Harmonicas
- Guy Hoffman - Percussion, Vocals
- Brian Spangenberg - Bass, Vocals
- Brandon Henegar - Guitars
Guest Players
- Brian "Damage" Forsythe - (KIX, Rhino Bucket) Lead Guitars
- Dave Shulz - (Goo Goo Dolls, English Beat) Piano, Keyboards
- Jeremy White - (The Blessings) Harmonica
- Jinxx - (The Dreaming) Violin, Violas
Musical Genre & Influences
Radio Romeo's sound can be described as having early 1970's Pop melodies blended with late 80's Hard Rock and peppered with Delta Blues riffs. The band's varied repertoire on their eponymously titled debut album 'Radio Romeo' was clearly influenced by some of the more notable recording artists of the 1950s, 60's and 70's. These included, but were not limited to, The Rolling Stones, The Who, David Bowie, AC/DC, Ramones, Bryan Ferry, Buddy Holly, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Otis Redding and Sam Cook. Songs by Radio Romeo can be heard and/or downloaded here: http://www.reverbnation.com/radioromeo
Songs on the Album 'Radio Romeo' (2007)
1. King of the Night (1995 B. Holly) 2. Like a Lion (1995 B. Holly) 3. Let's Run Away (1995 B. Holly) 4. Strapped on the Gurney (1976 B. Holly) 5. Got My Geritol (1977 B. Holly) 6. Diamond Ring (1977 B. Holly) 7. Wheelchair Bound (2001 B. Henegar / B. Holly) 8. Seven Sins of Love (1986 B. Holly) 9. Decisions (1994 B. Holly) 10. In a Truss (G. Hoffman)