THE HICKSVILLE BOMBERS

                                                         
     

           

THE 'BOMBERS' - DAVE - GUITAR/VOCALS, LANDON - DOUBLE BASS, TONY - DRUMS

Hicksville Bombers are a rockin' trio from Lincoln, England, who play rockabilly, rockin' blues country and rock'n'roll music in a wild and energetic 50's style.Since forming in 1992, they have released two EP’s and Five CD albums. They have played with a number of bands/musicians including rhythm and blues star Ruth Brown, Charlie Gracie, Lord Sutch, BR5-49, Kieran Kane, Dead Rekoning, Mike Henderson, Jack Scott, Jets, Matchbox, Dr Hook, Hayseed Dixie, Bill Wyman plus loads more. The Bombers have performed at Hemsby Rock'n'Roll Weekenders, country shows, The Americana at Newark and toured Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Holland, Italy, and New York U.S.A.. In 1997, they were booked to support BR5-49 and Carl Perkins (one of the bands' biggest idols). Their first CD was voted most requested CD in December 1996 on a Seattle radio station. As a result of this they were booked to play a festival in Seattle, USA in September 1997. In 1998, they released their fourth CD - 'Prettiest Girl In Town'. 2003 has seen a change of a Double Bass player with Guy Trigg replacing Paul. Another album was released 'The Devil made me do it' which has received some great reviews in 'Now dig this' magazine after thier release at Hemsby Rock'n'roll Weekender. The latest release is 'The Best Of'

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The Hicksville Bombers have had a revamp once again- The present Hicksville Bombers line up- Lead guitar - Dave Brown Double Bass - Landon Filer Drums - Tony Roath many will know Landon from playing with Jack Rabbit Slim, and was a big fan of The Hicksville Bombers original double Bass player Peter O'Brien, Tony has been with bands Musk Rats, Wolf tones etc and has been a fan of the Bombers for a long time.

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