Joe Elliott's Down 'n' Outz

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England Rocks

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Released: Jan 1, 2010

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England Rocks
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Genre: Rock
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Profile Views: 49206
Last Login: 3/18/2012
Member Since 1/22/2010
Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LmRvd25ub3V0ei5jb20v
Record Label www.mailboatrecords.com
Type of Label Indie
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<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/o-lrlcmNxLY?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/o-lrlcmNxLY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object> .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Sometimes, the most interesting of projects arise from the most unusual of circumstances. So it is that the Down 'N Outz is a project fronted by Def Leppard's Joe Elliott, backed by The Quireboys and playing rare tracks connected only by Mott The Hoople.... .... Joe Elliott takes up the story, "When Mott The Hoople announced they were reforming for a week's worth of shows at the Hammersmith Odeon I was asked that I participate in some capacity. They've always been my favourite band and it's nice to see the rest of the rock world finally catch up and give them their due." .... "But, what was I to do? It was suggested to me that the Quireboys would be up for offering their services. This was perfect! A fan since their first album, I loved the idea of working with a band as enthusiastic to do this as I was. I decided that the thing to do was play some songs that like-minded people thought they would never hear live again, if ever, songs by spin offs of Mott the Hoople - songs by Mott, Ian Hunter and British Lions. Songs that are close to my heart, songs that I've played every week for the best part of 35 years on record, cassette, CD, iPod and now live." .... The Down 'N Outz supported Mott The Hoople at one of their legendary 2009 reformation shows at Hammersmith Odeon. In addition to Joe Elliott (Vocals/Guitar/Keyboards), the band featured The Quireboys' Paul Guerin (Guitar), Guy Griffin (Guitar), Keith Weir (keyboards) and Phil Martini (drums) and finally bassist Ronnie Garrity (Raw Glory). Following a rapturous reception, the one night project took on a life and energy of its own and an album project was born. .... Down 'N Outz then set about recording an album's worth of material. The album was produced by Joe Elliott with co-production by Ronan McHugh. The album was recorded at Joe Elliott's own studio, Joe's Garage, and Moor Hall studio in Bedfordshire. .... *******************************************************************************************.. .. Here's part of an email sent by Classic Rock contributor Neil Jeffries, in response to the MTH support:.... "Golden opportunity…..TAKEN! What you guys did last night was stunning. A brilliant set-list of too long-overlooked classics, delivered with the perfect mix of power, passion and reverence – the perfect way to start an evening... You may just have invented a whole new concept, too. Move over the Tribute Album, step aside Unplugged... All hail the new kid on the block: the Masterclass Live!.. There wasn't anywhere else in the world I'd have wanted to be last night. Thank you. It's been emotional…" .... Down 'n' Outz & Mott The Hoople 27/11/09 .. ....Mott the Hoople,Tartan Clef Awards 2009........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4J-K8lmeMA...... .. .. .. .. .. ....
Members
Joe Elliott, Paul Guerin, Phil Martini, Guy Griffin, Keith Weir
Influences
Mott/Hunter
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