Albert Collins, Pat Travers, B.B King, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Son Seals, Tommy Castro, Larry Carlton, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Booker T. & the MG's, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Tab Benoit, The Ford Blues Band, Freddy King, The Beatles...just to name a few.
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Imagine if Muddy Waters would have remade songs by the Rolling Stones instead of the
other way around.
“Altered Five’s smokin’ and fun-filled 2008 release, Bluesified, makes a strong case for turning the whole Hot 100 into roadhouse fodder… a righteous blast, a reasonably fresh concept pulled off beautifully.” —Tom Surowicz Minneapolis Star Tribute
“Altered Five re-imagines rock hits with the hip sensibility of jazz, the energy of the toughest rock ’n’ roll and the soul of the blues. Singer Jeff Taylor transforms every song into a funky R&B workout while guitarist Jeff Schroedl comps and solos with consummate taste, tone and technique.” —Dave Rubin Associate Editor Guitar Edge magazine
“A rising Milwaukee blues unit… Who knew “Brass in Pocket” could groove this hard?” —Al Copland Isthmus magazine
“Spectacular arrangements and an unerring feel for hooks… very soulful. You guys rock from here to Maine!” —Steve Bramer President, Sleeping Dog Records
“The whole band sounds great!” —Bob Margolin Blues guitar legend Muddy Waters’ guitarist, 1973-1980
“Jeff Taylor sings with power, confidence, and authority… the group delivers the element of surprise” —Jason Keil OnMilwaukee.com
“(Jeff Schroedl is) a blues-based player with hi-tech chops… superlative solo work.” —Mike Varney Guitar World magazine
“A refreshingly earthy spin on numbers… Jeff Taylor sounds like a voice from Stax/Volt 45s.” —Jamie Lee Rake Shepherd Express magazine
“Hell of a lead vocalist!” —Kenneth Higney Senior VP, Arc Music Group
“Very tasteful and creative… a cross of B.B. King and the Fabulous Thunderbirds.” —Adam Whiteman President, Big Chicago Records