Kid 'N' Play, Afrika Bambaataa, Run DMC, Beastie Boys, Third Bass, Dj Shadow, Audio Two, Dj Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Fat Boys, Heavy D, Black Sheep, De La Soul, Brand Nubian, MC Breed, Public Enemy, Genesis, Egyptian Lover, Grandmaster Flash, 2 Live Crew, NWA, Chick Corea, Dr. John, Arrested Development, Bustin' Melonz, Salt 'N' Pepa, T. La Rock, LL Cool J, Charizma, Ice T, Biz Markie, Arabian Prince, Nas, New Edition, Boogie Down Productions, Yes, Fearless Four, JJ Fad, Wu-Tang Clan, Chubb Rock, Just Ice, Eric B. & Rakim, Doug E. Fresh, EPMD, Main Source, Too Short, Stetasonic, Rob Base & Dj E-Z Rock, etc.
Johnny La Rock & Mush Mouth was formed in 2004 by Eddie Fleisher and Aaron Donahoo - the name reflected their rap aliases. In the beginning, they were backed by their laptop DJ, Subroc (Matt Michaels). Shortly after the release of their first EP, Hip-Hop Needs Us, they replaced him with chrismick (Chris Mick), who not only worked their sound live, but also became an integral part of the group, making beats and producing their singles that later followed. These singles appeared on various compilations, such as their label's Necker Cube series, and on Game Music 4 All's Here Comes A New Challenger. In 2008, FURFACE (Vinnie Furman) joined as a DJ/Producer, making it a foursome. He and chrismick would rotate for live shows. In December of '08, the group called it quits after a four year run. Johnny La Rock, chrismick, and FURFACE are now working together in Presque Vu, while Mush is now a solo artist.
Johnny La Rock & Mush Mouth opened for the following national hip-hop artists: Aceyalone, Z-Trip, Gift Of Gab, P.O.S., Sims, Electroshockbox, Mac Lethal, Fat Lip, Omni, Subtle, Buck 65, MC Paul Barman, Heiruspecs, Solillaquists Of Sound, Spank Rock, Dj J Storm, Grey Matter, Mystechs, Eibol, K-The-I???, MC Lars, MC Frontalot, Optimus Rhyme, Suburban Legends, Patent Pending, Qwel, Robust, Ceschi, as well as numerous others.
Besides playing in Cleveland and other areas of Ohio, they also played in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, Delaware, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan.
In the summer of 2007, they played the Van's Warped Tour, performing on the Hot Topic/Kevin Says Stage.
JLR/MM were one of the Top Unsigned Bands in the August 2006 issue of Alternative Press. They were also Artist Of The Week in the 9/26/06 edition of Free Times.
VIDEOS
JLR/MM @ The 2007 Van's Warped Tour In Detroit, MI
JLR/MM @ Turntable Club In Baltimore, MD (NC2 TOUR '08)
JLR/MM @ House Party In Braddock, PA (NC2 TOUR '08)
JLR/MM W/ Sleazy C (Deaf By Arms) @ Turntable Club In Baltimore, MD (NC2 TOUR '08)
ADS FOR SOME COMPILATIONS THEY WERE ON....
Compilation released on their label, La Rock Inc. Records. Their song "Cassettes" is on this, plus solo work from all 4 JLR/MM members.
Concept: 8-Bit Producers Vs. Rappers. Released as a free download by Game Music 4 All. They appeared on "Vs." with Square Wail.
Some name ideas: -Pie 'n Chips -Chocolate Bear and the Enriched Cracker Hit Squad -Mushrock -Rainbow Balloon Brigade -Insane Frown Gaggle -Cleveland Heat -Western Decline -Empire is Dead -Tiny McBumblepeach and the Fuzzy Wuzzies (I have no idea which one of you will want to be Tiny McBumblepeach) -Tonguetastic -Nose to the Rhymestone -The Silly Geese -The Beatlitists -beatgeoisie -or really, how bout just "Grimey"?
