Alan Franklin, Ralph Franklin, Stephen Goodfellow, Mel Rosas, Peggy King, Roberto Warren, Sylvia Inwood, Jody Carlson, Mary Richards, Bill Smitka, Janice Mae Pope, Steve Hoerler, Kerry Gluckman, Sofia Raptis, Suni Ali Rashid, Milton Bennett...and many, many more!
Influences
Tom Robinson, the Clash, Sex pistols, David Bowie and many, many others - too many to mention
In existence since 1981, The Layabouts is not so much band as a community of musicians who hold similar beliefs about the state of the World. They express this by composing and performing music of their own making, meaningful lyrics set to a beat that set your feet a-dancin'.
Rock, reggae, ska - lyrics that'll make you want to pull down the pyramid of authority while you gyrate to a beat that is in harmony with the Universe.
Rooted in Detroit's Cass Corridor, the Layabouts have seldom ventured away from their community, although the few times they have done so, their unique sound and energy rocked the clothes off their audience. Anarchist Gatherings have been favorite venue; 1987 (Minneapolis), 1988 (Toronto).
In the spirit of the band's philosophy, all their songs are free and
downloadable
...But if you feel the Layabouts merit your support, you can buy a CD, or just
plain give us money
Hello,
Hope you’re doing well!!
I just want to let you know
This Friday April 13 is our
Liquor Store Legend CD release party at:
The New Place Lounge
22723 Michigan Ave in Dearborn.
Hope you can make it out!!
Peace
Howard
