Rob Marlin - Vocals, rhythm guitar;
Jon Beyl - Lead guitar, vocals;
Kevin Hays - Drums, vocals;
Chris Brabandt - Bass, vocals.
Influences
The Beatles, Jackson Browne, the Beatles, Toad the Wet Sprocket, the Beatles, Oasis, the Beatles, Travis, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Dwight Yoakam, the Beatles, Jellyfish, the Beatles, Coldplay, the Beatles, Elliott Smith, the Beatles, Billy Joel, the Beatles, Ben Folds, the Beatles, David Gray, the Beatles, Digby and the Beatles. And, to a much, much lesser extent, the Uncommon Houseflies. But only on Thursdays.
Sounds Like
Guitar pop. Think Gin Blossoms, and you're on the right track.
The Rumors are a Southern Indiana-based band that formed in 1994 and has spent the last decade-plus playing shows around the Louisville, Ky., area and the region. Drawing from numerous influences, the Rumors play everything from the Beatles and Buddy Holly to John Mellencamp and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, to modern rock such as Coldplay. The Rumors have played everywhere from St. Louis to Chicago to Nashville to Cincinnati, and have played the Kentucky Oaks, opening day at Churchill Downs, numerous Kentucky Derby events, festivals, church events and more. The band also plays weddings, corporate events and private parties. And, as you have no doubt noted, we also write and record original songs as well. You can purchase our CDs at ear X-tacy Records or by visiting our website.