Now more than ever, the music scene is in dire need of some raw high-energy rock and roll. And just in time, the Nigel Dupree Band has come to the rescue. Hailing from Kennesaw, Georgia and comprised of members Nigel Dupree (vocals, guitar), Josh Hilton (bass), and Adam Townsend (drums), the group manages to be a throwback of sorts - musically and visually - to such renowned goliaths as KISS, Def Leppard, AC/DC, and Bon Jovi. When asked how the Nigel Dupree Band fits in with current rock bands, the group's frontman exclaims, "I don't think we do at all! We're definitely going against the grain. We're throwing back to the '80s a little bit, and mixing in our own thing. We have a modern sound and we're not indulging ourselves as much as some bands with the stereotypical ?80s image. It's just where we find our influence, and that's what we like to stick with."
Another deciding factor in Nigel choosing his path of rock n' roll is that he's been around some of the genre's biggest names since he was a tiny tot - his dad is none other than Jesse James Dupree, the frontman of Jackyl. "I was fortunate enough to grow up on a tour bus," explains Nigel. "On the road with Aerosmith, the Damn Yankees, Ted Nugent, ZZ Top, and all these great bands. It really helped me set a direction with what I wanted to do in life - be a rock star."
Starting out initially as a band between three high school friends, they quickly realized there was an undeniable chemistry between the members. Dupree describes Hilton as "Our little bit of KISS. He has the make-up and a rock star personality," and Townsend as "A mix between a young Terri Bozzio and Tommy Lee." Jesse soon took it upon himself to oversee the recording of the tunes his son had penned, which landed the trio a deal with Mighty Loud Records, and a debut album, Attraction. "It just comes from wanting to hear good simplicity in a rock song," points out Nigel about the album's background. "So many bands today just overthink what rock n' roll is. We're setting out to remind people that rock n' roll is about having fun and playing some good music." Even though their debut album is just dropping on the masses, the Nigel Dupree Band has been honing their live act for some time now, opening up for some of rock's heaviest hitters. "We've been prepping ourselves for the long road ahead for the last two to three years. We've had the opportunity to play with many great bands such as Jackyl, Ace Frehley, Saliva, Black Stone Cherry, Rev Theory, and Burn Halo."
And what can fans expect from the Nigel Dupree Band live experience? Nigel explains, "So many people are skeptical of going out and spending the money on seeing a live band, and we want people to get their money's worth. So we go over the top. No matter where we're playing, in our minds, we're playing to a sold out Madison Square Garden because that's what we want the people watching it to receive. That's what we base the band on - we put on a great live show, high energy."
And lastly, where does Nigel see the group going in the future? "All the way to the top! Success comes with happiness - success and happiness to me is people enjoying what they do and create artistically. If people are into it and love what we do that is success to me. And that's exactly where I want to take it." As evidenced by Attraction, the Nigel Dupree Band has certainly taken a mighty loud n' proud first step.
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Just found out you all are gonna be at the Rally in Cherokee in April....I can't wait!! I saw you all in Johnson City, TN in Aug & Cookville, TN a few years back, i have some awesome pics of you all now i can't wait to add to my collection!! I'll be right up front rockin' like hell....see ya there!!!
Hey, thanks for the add! Watch out for our debut Album "Tribulations" released first week of Feb! You can preview a few songs on our page, and sign up for our mailing list too. Rock On!!
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I'm glad we came out too see u guys at Hammerjacks last night.Pretty tight show and the sound was good.We will diff come and support u again and thnx 4 the C.D. and signing it.Keep the metal burning and see ya next time....
kick ass show last night at Aftershock my brotha, truely truely a privalige watching you guys do what you do and i gotta say thanks again for asking bout the "little ones" that just blows my mind after the many cities and faces since the last and first time you met them. that just tops the chart in my book my friend thanks again for a killer show.....oh yeah about the shirt idea i mention'd to ya about having you dads logo on the back like it already is....and haveing your logo on the front....two generations of Dupree music on one shirt call it 'The Dupree Family Tree-Shirt' hell i don't know sounded like a catchy idea when i thought it up lookin at my autographed shirt from Jackyl at the club that night and told my girl hey here's an idea and she goes well hell tell 'eem and once again thanks for rockin Aftershocks rooof off again
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