The Deluxtone Rockets
OriginMuskegon, Michigan, United States
Genres
Years active1996–2001
2008–present
LabelsTooth & Nail

The Deluxtone Rockets is an American band from Muskegon, Michigan.[4] It began as a punk band, but by the time of signing to Tooth & Nail Records it had evolved into a swing revival outfit.[3]

Their first album, which was self-titled, was produced by Gene Eugene and Dennis Danell. They wrote their own songs, and their musical style and lyrics were often compared to The W's,[5] but John Brown's lead vocals were likened to The Mighty Mighty Bosstones' Dicky Barrett or The Reverend Horton Heat.[4]

In their second album, Green Room Blues, the group dropped the horn section entirely and shifted to a rockabilly sound. The album's title reflects the fact that both Eugene and Danell died in early 2000, during production of the album.[4] Though Danell had not been involved in the production, Eugene had been, and was replaced by Chris Colbert. The album has a darker mood than their debut effort, though its lyrics still reflect the faith of John Brown.[6] The album also contained a cover of The Cure's "Lovesong".

2000 was generally reported as a bad year for the band; they were unable to play shows regularly because in addition to recording difficulties, their drummer left, after wanting to move to a different style musically. They were able to get Rodney from the Calicoes to fill in occasionally, and thus played at Cornerstone and other festivals.[7] Also, one night their van caught fire and was totaled, though they still managed to play that night.[7]

Discography

Band members

1999

  • John Brown - Lead Vocals, Guitar
  • Jimmy Van Boxel - Upright Bass, BGV's
  • Jacob Dykema - Tenor Sax, Vocals
  • Richard Mittwede - Trombone, BGV's
  • Jason Sorn - Drums
  • Tim Harvell - Trumpet, BGV's

2001

  • John Brown
  • Jimmy Van Boxel
  • Lonnie Pease - guitar
  • Jason Feltman

2008

  • John Brown - Lead Vocals, Guitar
  • Jason Sorn - Drums
  • Harley Obzut - Bass
  • Dusty Bottoms - Guitar

References

  1. ↑ Anderson, Rick. "Green Room Blues Review by Rick Anderson". AllMusic. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Rake, Jamie Lee (October 1999). "Reviews". CCM Magazine. 22 (4): 60. ISSN 1524-7848.
  3. 1 2 3 Huey, Steve. "allmusic ((( The Deluxtone Rockets > Overview )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-02-19.
  4. 1 2 3 Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First printing ed.). Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. p. 253. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
  5. ↑ "The Deluxtone Rockets". 1999. Retrieved 2007-02-08.
  6. ↑ Breimeier, Russ (2001). "Green Room Blues". Christianity Today. Retrieved 2007-02-08.
  7. 1 2 Dodd, Jason (March–April 2001). "The Deluxtone Rockets". HM Magazine (88): 18. ISSN 1066-6923.
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