Rafael Mendez Lead Vocals/Guitar
Billy Yesterday Drums/Vocals
Billy Bowden Bass/Vocals
Billy LeClaire Keys/Vocals
Johnny Sweede Keys/Vocals
Influences
Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Gatemouth Brown, Pinetop Perkins, ZZ Top, Johnny Winter, Bo Diddley, and last, but not least....God.
What’s this band all about?
The simple concept of great music, audience participation, and stellar live performances is what The Fabulous House Rockers are all about.
The Fabulous House Rocker’s music is embellished with American blues, Latin rhythms, and an undeniable funk flavor. Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Muddy Waters, Bob Marley, and Sly and the Family Stone influences can be heard in their original compositions.
The Fabulous House Rockers have been burnin’ up stages since 1992. With the debut CD release of “Playing With My Head”, fans have come out in droves to checkout FHR’s legendary live performances. “Five O’clock Blues” held the1 song position in the blues category on Garage Band.com for 8 weeks. Live show favorite “You Say You’re Leaving” was given glowing reviews from well-known English music producer Steve Lillywhite.
Summing the collective career experiences of the present day Fabulous House Rockers reads like a perpetual “who’s who” of the music industry. Add the different venues each member has performed in with the stars the Fabulous House Rockers have collectively shared a stage makes for an astonishing list indeed. Right on! I mean read on!
Chicago, Styx, Cheap Trick, Buddy Rich, Neville Brothers, The Rolling Stones, Steve Miller Band, Lonnie Brooks, Wayne Baker Brooks, Buddy Guy, Shamika Copeland, Willie Dixon, Heart, and Jeff Murphy.
Venues:
House of Blues, Milwaukee’s Summer Fest, Ravinia, Buddy Guy’s Legends, Park West, The Legendary Brat Stop, Mundelein Fest, Wauconda Fest, Lindenhurst Fest, Genesee Theatre, and all points in-between.
Mainstay vocalist/songwriter/guitarist Rafael Mendez proves that personality, talent, and true love for music are vital for a successful band. Add the powerhouse drummer extraordinaire Billy Yesterday, bass guitar wonder Bill Bowden, and keyboard monsters Bill LeClaire/Johnny Swede. The Fabulous House Rockers are guaranteed to shake any festival, party, or club to its core!
Everyday I Have The Blues
Rafael- I'm TOTALLY amped about having you playing with us! I'm looking forward to 'tearin it up with you- Here's lookin to the next chapter! Cheers!!!!
Thanks for the note last week. I'm in the throws of helping the boss open a second store, and I'm looking forward to my 'new' guitar coming soon; a modified Vintage Modified Squire by Fender. It's slick.
Thanks for accepting! I really liked the tunes!They're all too sweet! I totally forgot how I found your space address.But I think I was searching the net about Vox ToneLab. Do you use it?Live or direct recording? Thanks
Hello Fab House Rockers, Hope you are doing well. Blues Detour is now 'live' and taking artist CD submissions. Please check us out and we'll save some shelf space for ya' ;)
