Derrick Holmes AKA "Professor Holmes" Bass and vocals Influences: Larry Graham, Jaco Pastorious,Charles Mingus, and a young aspiring musician that I grew up with named Lonnie Plaxico.
Al Hodges AKA "Stride-Rite" Lead Vocals, Drums Influences: Chick Corea, Santana, Aerowsmith, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple.
Bailous Armstrong AKA "Face" Lead and Rhythm Guitar, percussion and Vocals Influences: Jimi Hendrix, Wes Montgomery, Al DiMeola, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Muddy Waters.
William Low AKA "The Major" Rhythmicpoet(aka Drums & percussion) Vocals, Influences: The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Tony Williams, Milt Jackson, Charlie Parker, and Sly and the Family Stone
Influences
From what we`ve heard through the years from longtime
Juzt Nutz fans, our sound is about as diverse as they
come. We`ve heard people make mention of early "Van
Halen", to a slight touch of "Frank Zappa". Some even
go back as far as "The Doors" or "Funkadelic" in their
comparisons. James Brown meets Aerosmith was another
one a music critic once tabbed us with years ago. That
was one we definitely got a big kick out of.
Personally speaking, you could probably toss in a
hundred of our favorite Jazz and R & B artists, give
or take "Roxy Music or MC-5 and we still wouldn`t be
sure if we scratched the surface yet! The bottom line
is that we do take a little pinch of this and that to
develope our sound(most groups do)though we never
really paid much attention to the labels. On the other
hand, you can only take it as a compliment when you`ve
been mentioned in the same sentence with Some of your
favorite artists.
Chicago's Juzt Nutz defy easy categorization. Friends since high school the core members of the band have fashioned their own brand hard rock music .paying homage to their influences but clearly paving their own rocking road ! Led by front man Stride Rite. Juzt Nutz are best known for their smoldering live performance. With a driving pace and musical style clearly exceeding the post limits followed by other ensembles, Rhythmic Poet- William Low (AKA The Major), and bassist Derrick Holmes (AKA Professor Holmes), lay down the bedrock upon which guitarist Bailous (AKA Face Armstrong) unleashes his assault of electrified alchemy. Armstrong, who was originally focused on the violin,strayed from his path to the symphony, and picked up the electric guitar . Along with his compatriots lead Vocalist Capturing audiences with faithful renditions of such monster classics as Godzilla, Juzt Nutz are primarily known for dynamic original songcraft; be it in the studio or live in concert . Hear the band which continues to win new fans everywhere Juzt Nutz !
For info and Booking Contact The Major at: rhythmicpoet@yahoo.com
Wassup Juzt Nutz? Mixtape Mondays Hip Hop, Soul Open Mic Event Still paying artists on a weekly basis $100 - Crowd decides Every Monday at Exodus II 3477 N Clark St. Chicago 9 pm Sign Up - List closes quick $5 to rock or support all night long Please bring your original music on CD A&Rs, Managers, and Record Exec's always in the building Hope to see you there, Mimi
Silent Auditions all month long for the Mixtape E-event Aug. 19th and the African Fest Labor Day Wknd.
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Hi William Out of the Country huh? How exciting! I have never been but would love to some day.You gotta post some pictures for all your friends to see. Now on the wishing you would of came to see me... You are very flattering and sweet. Enjoy life and take in all it's beauty. I will always be here. God Bless You Always. Your Friend and Biggest Fan,
Hey you, Thank you for your sweet comment. Sorry! WAY behind with my comments & MySpace :o( Trying to keep up, just busy as hell. Sorry if I have not commented back on other comments. Got over 3,000 comments to look at & approve :o) Love, Debbi
Chicago's Juzt Nutz defy easy categorization. Friends since high school the core members of the band have fashioned their own brand hard rock music .paying homage to their influences but clearly paving their own rocking road ! Led by front man Stride Rite. Juzt Nutz are best known for their smoldering live performance. With a driving pace and musical style clearly exceeding the post limits followed by other ensembles, Rhythmic Poet- William Low (AKA The Major), and bassist Derrick Holmes (AKA Professor Holmes), lay down the bedrock upon which guitarist Bailous (AKA Face Armstrong) unleashes his assault of electrified alchemy. Armstrong, who was originally focused on the violin,strayed from his path to the symphony, and picked up the electric guitar . Along with his compatriots lead Vocalist Capturing audiences with faithful renditions of such monster classics as Godzilla, Juzt Nutz are primarily known for dynamic original songcraft; be it in the studio or live in concert . Hear the band which continues to win new fans everywhere Juzt Nutz ! 
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