Coy Poole [vocals & rhythm guitar] Willie Coats [Lead Guitar], David Cobb [Bass], Ray Matthews [Drums], Brian Johnson [Keys]. Also featured on several tracks: Rob Mann, Jon Newell, Keith Humphrey, Johnny Williams, Matt Hooper and Fulton Stanley.
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Influences
ELVIS, The BAD CHECKS, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, The Eagles, Bryan Adams, Edwin McCain, Rob Thomas (MATCHBOX 20), Three Doors Down, Chris Cornell, Journey, Elton John, ELO, STYX, Looking Glass, Player, Seals & Croft, Van Morrison, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Queen and the list goes on and on...
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HEY!!! Thanks for visiting The EASY ROADS band on myspace. The EASY ROADS band was formed by Singer/Songwriter, Coy Poole.
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In July of 2008 Sherrill Coats, owner of Hands On Recording Studio (Lillington N.C.) introduced Coy Poole to Willie Coats [Lead Guitar Player] David Cobb [Bass Player] and Ray Matthews [Drummer] at his studio during a recording session. Poole asked the musicians to assist him on a recording project and shortly thereafter Brian Johnson (Keys) was asked to join the group. The group spent the remainder of the summer and winter recording tracks at Hands On Recording Studio, OSCEOLA Studio and Stone Creek Studio. In the summer of 2008 a new band was formed, The Easy Roads band (ERB)
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The band released an EP album titled, "EVERYTHING FOR NOTHING" which was released as a digital download on amazon.com mp3 downloads. A second Album, "Dying Love and a Dozen Roses" will be released by the end of this year. BUY TRACKS FROM EVERYTHING FOR NOTHING ON AMAZON:
http://www.amzn.com/B001KZUHZC
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ORIGINAL BAND LINE UP
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Coy Poole (Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar) Published a short run album, “Turning Point” in 2004 as a solo artist. The album was distributed small scale during local venues that Poole played between 2004-2005. Prior to the formation of the band Poole played solo in bars and cafes around the Raleigh NC area. Poole has made appearences at : Six String Café, Tir Na Nog, Java Divine, Crowley's of Stonehenge, Bullfeathers and The Back Room (Flat Rock, NC). Poole wrote the bands songs and continues to write and work with other musicians. BUY TRACKS FROM TURNING POINT ON AMAZON: http://www.amzn.com/B001ROH4HU
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Willie Coats (Lead Guitar) Began his musical career in the early 70's in Ipswich England playing at Woodbridge and local teen clubs while his father was stationed overseas in the military. Coats would return home to North Carolina to play along with Bassist David Cobb in several Southern Rock Bands over the next few years: RAW HIDE, FJ ROBERTS BAND, and UTOPUS.
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David Cobb (Bass Guitar) Began his musical career in the early 70’s initially playing in a number of garage bands before joining Willie Coats in a number of other Southern Rock/Country Bands. By 1980 Cobb had sold all of his music equipment including his guitar and by 1992 had moved to Florida. Between 2004-2005 Cobb had joined "OUT ON BAIL" and was playing alongside of several of "GARY STEWART'S" former band members (well known recording artist from the 70's era)(Stewart committed suicide during the peak of his career after losing his wife to cancer).Cobb would later return from Florida and reunite with long time friend Willie Coats for occasional jam sessions.
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Ray Matthews (Drummer) We would tell you if we knew... but we don't know anything about this guy... he is simply a mystery. One hell of a drummer though.
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Brian Johnson (Keys) Johnson spent 7 months with The Easy Roads band and was a key part of the "Everything for Nothing EP."
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In addition to the orginal band line up, several tracks feature accomplished and well known musicians: Robb Mann [Sin Eaters/Bad Checks] Jon Newell, Keith Humphrey, Johnny Williams, Matt Hooper [Kickin Grass] and Fulton Stanley.
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Studio Footage and Music Video by Toshiro Mofojo (AKA BN)
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Photographs by Rachel Ray Webb
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SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE MUSICIANS WHO WORKED ON THIS PROJECT AND HELPED TO BRING MY MUSIC TO LIFE...YOU'RE THE BEST! -Coy Poole
Hey guys, thanks for the add. I heard "Promises Will Break" a couple of days ago on JamStudio and I loved it, so I wanted to hear more. I love your sound. Keep rocking! Cheers :)
Pleased to make your acquaintance. Its amazing how much serious talent there is in this town. We'll be at The Varina Sports Bar this Friday with Monica James as our special guest. Stop by and say hello if you're not busy. I'm also doing an Open Mic at Bullfeathers on Thursday Nights.
Just popping by to let you know that we recently made it possible for you (and all artist members) to upload pics to gig listings. So, say you played a gig like SXSW or Indie Week last year, you can now upload a pic of The Motion Sick's performance to this year's gig listing.
We want you to get even more face-time with promoters, so start uploading those rock shots.
By the way,be sure to keep the pics on topic. We want live pics, not headshots
I still love your songs!!! Let me know when you are playing out, I can take hundreds of pictures easily!!! I see you are out of Fuquay-Varina. Do you play at the Varina Sports Bar? That is a 7 mile stone throw from my house. Cheers!!!
