AC/DC, Al Green, Jesus Lizard, Beatles, The Raconteurs, The Stooges, Public Enemy, Black Sabbath, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Queens of the Stoneage, Black Flag, The Replacements, Supergrass, The Jam, Bad Brains, Elvis Costello, Hank Williams Sr., Foo Fighters, The The, Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Led Zeppelin, Sonic Youth, Husker Du, Uncle Tupelo
FIRED FOR WALKING is a heavy-pop/hard-indie/whatever-rock band from Houston, Texas. Formed in 2006, after a drunken challenge to start a band, DREW (bass), JOEL (guitar/vocals), MIKE (guitar/vocals) and RICK (drums) set about writing and fine-tuning a batch of songs that were based on the band’s number one rule; play whatever the hell you want. “I don’t care if someone brings in an idea for a neo-classical, death-metal, rap song, we should try and play it.” Joel says, adding, “If it sucks, we don’t play it in public.”
With this musical philosophy intact, FIRED FOR WALKING unleashed its debut recording in Fall 2008. Released on the band’s own label, Four Letter Music, the self-titled, six song E.P. is a potent example of the band’s ability to maintain a variety of sounds, emotions and energy. It is loose, focused, bright, and dark; a little bit Foo Fighters, a little bit Queens of the Stone Age, with a touch of The Stooges… but the music is always on FFW’s terms. It’s rock and roll that knows what loud amps and good melodies are for.
Future plans for the band include regular regional touring, writing more songs, recording, playing more shows, touring farther, writing more songs, recording… You get the picture.
Hey, guys. It was awesome warming the stage up for you all and Good Times Crisis band. You kicked ass. We look forward to playing future gigs with you all...
thank you guys so much for comin out to Rudyards. So great hangin out again! congrats again and best of luck with the new EP! hopefully, we'll be back soon and we'll do another show together?? talk to you soon...
Greetings and thanks for the add!
I've posted some songs from my upcoming release ring.mod on my page. Stop by and take a listen if you get a chance..I value your opinion - good or bad! peace, matt
