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Rock is very much alive. This is proven with the sound produced by the Los Angeles based rock band 65 OverDrive formerly known as The Black I’s. In early 2003 singer, David Esqueda and lead guitarist, Cesar Michel joked about starting a band, but it quickly became a reality. David immediately contacted his cousin Enrique Esqueda. They had worked together on previous projects, which really played a part in Enrique’s decision to join and play drums for the band. In order to complete the band one key element was still missing: the bass player. The puzzle was completed when David bumped into bassist, , while attending college. Since they had known each other in high school, David felt comfortable enough to invite to join the band. quickly agreed and 65 OverDrive was off and running. Initially, they focused on playing cover songs from bands they admired like Social Distortion and The Ramones. The band quickly put together an array of songs that have many comparing them to a high-energy version of The Strokes.

During the late 2006 performance schedule, 65 OverDrive experienced personnel changes. 65’s bassist departed to pursue his educational endeavors . In December of 2006, 65 OD acquired bassist Jose “JOE X” Alaniz from a musician’s ad posted at the Stardust Club. Later in 2007, Rob Orozco was recruited to assume rhythm guitar duties.

65 OverDrive is categorized under the genre of Rock which is evident from their musical influences such as The Ramones, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Social Distortion, The Datsuns, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, The Who, The Doors, MC5, Led Zeppelin, The Clash and The Rolling Stones. These influences serve as the foundation for the rock sound that is 65 OverDrive. It is the perfect name for the guitar driven, classic distortion style of music produced by 65 OverDrive. Their song list includes the crowd favorites SHOCKWAVE and ONE LAST THRILL as well as LIGHTS OUT, FIREBIRD, LIVE TODAY DIE TOMMORROW, GONE FOR GOOD, SON OF THE DAMNED and YOUNG BLOOD.

65 OverDrive is currently very active in the L.A. rock scene playing different venues including the the famous Whisky A Go Go, House of Blues, Knitting Factory, Roxy, Hard Rock Cafe, Cat Club, Lava Lounge, Angels, Stardust Club, The Anarchy, Fender Bar and Grill, Keegan’s Pub, Hully Gully, Home Brewing Coffee Company, Press Box, The Boogie, Goodfellas, Universal Bar and Grill, The Aquatic Center, and Stagger Inn. They performed at a fundraiser where over 200 people were in attendance. They also performed in Lake Havasu for Spring Break 2004 at a benefit show for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 65 OverDrive has also been featured on www.FLASHROCK.com.

65 OverDrive is the midst of recording an EP and is expected to be debuted in March the latter part of 2008. The future looks very bright for 65 OverDrive, who do not stray from their rock roots.