Founded in 1983 by Billy Rowe and Fernie Rod, Jetboy continues to carry the mantle of the glam-punk genre into the 21st century with the same fury that existed 25 years ago.
Long recognized as one of the perfectors of the glam genre, Jetboy was one of a handful of acts that got the attention of music fans and record executives alike. While Hollywood was loaded with musical talent, San Francisco had but one true leader at the time, and that leader was Jetboy.
Now a cross-generational powerhouse, Jetboy is experiencing a resurgence in popularity that can only be attributed to their musical relevance. Rock and roll fans the world over are beginning to revisit the music that helped to shape a generation, and is now becoming the soundtrack for their offspring. Songs like Feel the Shake, Suicide Shakedown, Stomp it Down to the Bricks, and the newly released Folsom Prison Blues have struck a chord with an increasingly more discerning audience.
Celebrating their 25th anniversary, the founding members of Jetboy (Billy Rowe, Fernie Rod and Mickey Finn) are dedicated to bringing the party atmosphere back to rock and roll. Having just finished a triumphant reunion tour that saw the band playing major stages like Rocklahoma, The South Texas Rock Fest, and Rock the Bayou, Jetboy is preparing to enter the studio, followed by a major tour in Summer 2009.
WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY FROM THEN AND NOW
When It Rocks and It rolls, It rises to a noise so thunderous, It can't be Ignored.
" LA WEEKLY "
A True Rock N' Roll band In every sense of the word. Chuck Berry would be proud.
" ROCK SCENE MAGAZINE "
Led by vocalist Mickey Finn, this San Francisco quintet colors It's heavy metal-pop with shades of Rockabilly rowdiness. Highlights of this excellent airworthy debut include the head-banging title track, the harmonious 'Make Some Noise', 'Fire In My Heart', & 'Hard Climb'.
" BILLBOARD MAGAZINE "
The long-awaited debut by this San Francisco quintet Is one of those rare cases where the wait was actually worth It. With AOR radio ripe for harder rock, JETBOY can't miss. Originally scheduled for release a year ago on Elektra, the Tom Allom-produced 'Feel The Shake' Is unquestionably the hottest debut since G N' R's. With Influences ranging from The Rolling Stones to the New York Dolls to Hanoi Rocks, tracks like 'Hard Climb', 'Bad Disease', 'Hometown Blues' and 'Feel The Shake' are more than just great rockers - They're actually exciting. This LP just might be the most Important release of the season.
" CIRCUS MAGAZINE - PAUL GALLOTTA "
You know what kind of music JetBoy play !?! It's called Rock n Roll ! There was a lot of roots rock in there music. A dash of rockabilly, some blues, and some loud ass guitars ! I recently was lucky enough to have Jetboy play the Cathouse reunion twenty f@kn' years later and you know what ? The band was far from dated ! they still sounded fresh and current. You know why ? BECAUSE JETBOY PLAYS ROCK N' ROLL !
" RIKI RACHTMAN - CATHOUSE/HEADBANGERS BALL "
"When punk rock lost the plot and metal became a parody of itself; JETBOY was there (for those of us lucky enough to find them) to give us rock n roll fanatics something to get excited about. They looked cool, oozed with attitude and most importantly wrote great songs. "Together with their European counterparts, Hanoi Rocks, JETBOY represent one of rock history's biggest missing links. It's good to hear that they are back to finish what they started."
Thanks You guys ROCK!!! Getting the word out about my photo book, Metallica: The Club Dayz.. It's available though Amazon world wide. Cheers Bill (Former Chief Photographer of Metal Rendezvous Int. Heavy Rock - Metal Magazine) PS Jetboy will in one of my photo books very soon!!!
That would be awesome. Do you know a venue or any dates yet? I hope it's not when I am out of town. That would suck. Let me know as soon as you know dates. Thanks bro.
Alas, my friend, as much as I occasionally work on the East Coast and am THE Jetboy East Coast liason, you seem to forget that I am a resident of the fine city of Las Vegas. I am awaiting with baited breath, the arrival of a concert announcement, hopefully somewhere on this left coast, so that I can see the band that left the M3 Festival in shambles. Rock On, my pals!!
hey mike im happy to see yer not hustling reptiles. you are an awesome singer and ive fukn worn out the MINDZONE tapes you gave me .thanx for showing me the only good times i had in SAN FRAN.CHRIS ODOM.
Thank you all so much for the kind words..We did kick ass didn't we?? And were just gettin started. So you better put a thick book in the back of pants cause were gonna kick some more ass again soon! ha!!!
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