The Filthy Skanks are a hard rock / metal / punk rock band with corporate offices in Dallas, TX. The band themselves hail from Parts Unknown which is home to many mysterious masked wrestlers such as Dr. X and The Assassin. The band, who have been credited by some with inventing rock and roll in the 1920’s, have been mainly active since the year 2000. ,
The band members are as follows:
“Mr. Showbiz” Johnny T (guitar / vocals) ,
“Intergalactic Warrior” Justin Hell (bass) ,
“Punishment Distribution Manager” Miss Pain (drums) , ,
The bands musical influences would include acts such as Twisted Sister, Misfits, Zeke, Kiss, Ramones, New York Dolls and such. Also the band has somewhat of a pro wrestling flair in their attire and in some of their lyrics. This is no surprise since the band currently holds the “Intergalactic Six-Person Tag Team Championship” and has defended that title for years at wrestling arenas around the universe. ,
The Filthy Skanks have become known for mixing loud, fast rock and roll, comedy, showmanship and general weirdness into their live show. They have shared a stage with such notables as: Misfits, Ratt, Deviates, D.R.I., Sworn Enemy, Supagroup, Toilet Boys and more. ,
The Filthy Skanks have appeared on the cover of music magazines “Harder Beat” and “Rock City News”. They have released six CD’s to date, with all music available for free from their website www.thefilthyskanks.com.
Let's get the party started early! Come on out to Lakewood Bar & Grill Thursday, April 9, and git yer drink on! First, Bob Wayne & The Outlaw Carnies (Seattle, WA) get things cookin'! Then, when the drinks start takin' over yer soul, you'll be ready fer yer dose o' JOHNNY HOOTROCK! Yeeehaw!!!
hey!! just wanted to let you know that my band The Spites (me and mike from The Adrenals Springfield, MO) is covering rock n roll is a dirty biz!! Your band comes up in everyday conversation with us!! love you!!!
Yeeeehaw! JOHNNY HOOTROCK are back to ROCK CowTown! Git yer butts down to Lola's Saloon tonight, Saturday, December 20 and check out all 3 ROCKIN' bands!
Hey Johnny T!!! Long time, no see! I was just snooping through the band's myspace, and saw a picture of Megan and me when we met you up in Deep Ellum. Since I haven't talked to you in about 2-3 years...I've moved to Burleson, I teach 7th grade science, I have a house (which you should rock out at)...What have you been up to?
Just when things are startin' to cool down, JOHNNY HOOTROCK, featuring special appearance by Rockabetty Burlesque Revue, light it up with Ghoultown! Yeah buddy, it's gonna be a HOT show at Lola's Saloon this Friday, October 3!
See y'all there!
All ages no-can-miss-show, starts at 10PM! Only $6!!!
Lola's Saloon 2736 W 6th St Fort Worth, TX Phone: (817) 877-0666 Directions
