Starting out as a Deep Purple tribute band in the early to late 90's, our band has emerged as one of the best bands from Minneapolis, MN. Listen to one of our songs above, and you will see, or hear!
KNIGHT CRAWLER has performed in concert with the following acts: Joan Jett, Slaughter, Jackyl, John Kay & Steppenwolf, Night Ranger, Jefferson Starship, The Original Grand Funk Railroad, The Original Foghat, Ronnie James Dio, Quiet Riot, The Outlaws, Pat Travers, Electric Light Orchestra, Firehouse, Rare Earth, Vixen, Head East, James Young(STYX), Crow(featuring Dave Wagner), Sofa King (featuring Jeff Keith & Tommy Skeoch of TESLA), Blue Oyster Cultm, RATT, Poison, Loverboy, Grass Roots, Great White, Badfinger (featuring Joey Molland), Country Joe McDonald, Dr. Hook, Canned Heat, Vince Neil, Kentucky Headhunters, Nazareth, Cinderella, BTO, Great White, Molly Hatchet.
"WORLD OF MAKE BELIEVE"
1997 - Nomination for "Best Rock Recording" by Minnesota Music Academy
consisting of 250+ Authorities in the Minnesota Music Community.
1999 - Nomination for Best "Cover Band" by Minnesota Music Academy
1998 - Nomination for Best "Rock Group / Artist" by Minnesota Music Academy
RICK GINGERELLI
"MAFIA"
2003 - Performed National Anthem for the Minnesota Timberwolves pre-season opener
1998 - Performed National Anthem for the Duluth-Superior Dukes
1998 - Performed National Anthem for the Minnesota Twins
1997 & '98 - Performed National Anthem Solo & in Duet form for the Minnesota Timberwolves
1996 & '97 - Performed National Anthem for the St. Paul Saints
DAVE WING
"IGOR"
2003 - Nominated for "Guitarist of the Year" by the Minnesota Music Academy
1998 - Second Place Finalist "Twin Cities Best Rock Guitarist Contest"
1987 - 3rd Place Finalist "Twin Cities Best Rock Guitarist Contest" (Won trip to meet & play w/Eddie Van Halen, along with a prize consisting of Custom made Les Paul/Firebird, and Randall Amp + studio time) Sponsored by Knut Koupee Music Store, Cabooze Nightclub, Minneapolis & Buzz Magazine.
Personal cool shit per Dave:
1. Has had a song on the radio in the states and abroad.
2. Met Pat Miles, Jeff Passolt, Ozzy and Sharon, plus a TON of 80's bands.
3. Almost kicked Norm Coleman's ass for hitting on my woman.
4. Visited all the continents of the world.
5. Had the pleasure of playing with these f---heads for over 17 years...
BILLY THAYER
"THE BAD BEAR WARRIOR"
1998 - present - Endorsee SABIAN International Artist Program. Listen to Billy's drum solo from KC's release "World of Make Believe"
1996 - Semi Finalist Guitar Center's Best "Drummer Contest"
1992 - 2nd Place Finalist at 7th Annual "Twin Cities Best Drummer Contest" Sponsored by Knut Koupee Music Store & Cabooze Nightclub, Minneapolis MN
JEFF LITKE
"J-LIT"
1986: Meets Billy Thayer in College
1987: Continues education while BT joins local “high profile” rock band. Singer is none other than Rick Gingerelli.
1989-2003: Drifts aimlessly and wonders “What it’s all about, Alfie?”
2004: Accepts invitation to Billy’s B-Day party, jams with Mr. Dave Wing in an impromptu rock concert. Shortly thereafter is enlisted in the Billy Thayer Band while the other KnightCrawler members sit back and enjoy their Fame and Fortune.
2005: After a year or so with training wheels, fully graduates into the World of Make Believe joining forces with KnightCrawler.
2006-Present: Jlit is so far beyond sucking that it is hard to make believe it’s not true! What, with multiple equiptment glitches, Seemingly endless broken strings, a cacophony of ill placed notes and an absolute sub-standard attempt at backing vocals, it makes You wonder how “Scum of the Earth” like him maintains the high pressure Bass Chair. Good thing for him the Good ‘Ol KnightCrawler Camp isn’t necessarily concerned with this incompetence. They only keep him around because of his aggressive tone and his commanding personality…True Story.
ROGER ANDERSON
Roger retired as a professional musician in August 2004.
1998, 1999, 2005 - Nominee Best Keyboardist by the Minnesota Music Academy
1996 & '97 - Selected Blues All Star / Piano Blues. Participating Sponsors: Whiskey Junction, Electric Fetus, Great Tapes & City Pages, Minneapolis
1997 - Nominee Best Blues Keyboards by First Annual Twin Cities Blues News "97 Readers Poll"
BRET DEISING
1998 - Vocal Arrangement of International Miller Lite "Return of the Beaver" Commercial Spot Debuting During Super Bowl & Aired on National Television for 90 Days
1998 - Vocal Arrangement for an Asche & Spencer Inc. Commercial Spot on California Radio
1998 - Performed National Anthem in Duet form for the Minnesota Timberwolves
BOBBY THAYER
Bobby Thayer has left Knight Crawler and has been performing solo locally!
2000 - Solo performance for Mayor / Minneapolis.
Bobby Thayer and Dave Wing rip up their guitars with picks from: In Tune Guitar Picks
Experience the 2001 Release of WOMB on A2 Records Distributed in the UK & Europe !!!
See Hairball FREE OF CHARGE @ POV's in Andover this Sunday, July 12th! That's right... NO COVER! PLUS... 2 for 1 on bottles, taps, wells and calls from 7-10 PM! It's POV's Annual Customer Appreciation Night! They wanna thank all y'all for 15 great years!
You guys put the Whiskey in Junction last night!!! Way to ROCK OUT, you men sounded great last night, like always. Thanx for the fun time. WHATA A RUSHHH
