Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats
Saturday, Nov 23, 2024
Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass as a founding member (along with Brian Setzer and Slim Jim
Phantom), of the Grammy nominated music group The Stray Cats, who sold over 10 million albums and garnered 23 gold and platinum certified records
worldwide. Come hear Lee and his band perform Stray Cats hits like “Sexy and Seventeen”, “Stray Cat Strut” and “Rock This Town”, plus lots of other rockin’
songs Lee performed post-Stray Cats with music legends from Ringo Starr and George Harrison to John Fogerty and The Rolling Stones.
BUZZ CAMPBELL (Guitar/Backing Vocals)
BUZZ CAMPBELL is an American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He founded his group, Hot Rod Lincoln, from San Diego, CA in 1990. Buzz met Lee Rocker while opening for him and approached Lee about producing his first release. Lee produced self-titled CD, Hot Rod Lincoln in 1992 as well as Blue Cafe, the bands third CD, in 1996. The title track, “Blue Cafe”, was written for Buzz by Brian Setzer, front-man of the Stray Cats. In 2000, Buzz was asked to join Sha Na Na, 1950’s revival group whose legacy includes performing at Woodstock, a cameo in the movie Grease, and their own TV show from 1975-1981. Buzz left Sha Na Na in 2004, after Lee Rocker asked him to join his group. Buzz has been touring the world with Lee ever since and is on all of Lee’s releases since 2004. Buzz penned the song, “Crazy When She Drinks” for Lee, which was released in 2008 on the album, Black Cat Bone. In 2015, Buzz approached Lee with the idea of creating a theater-show telling Lee’s musical story. He is endorsed by Gretsch Guitars.
Matthew Jordan (Keys/Acoustic Guitar/Backing Vocals)
Matt Jordan is based in Fairmont, West Virginia and travels all over creation doing what he does best: driving a hot rod piano like he stole it. Two years and 220 shows with Reverend Horton Heat honed his razor’s edge as a performer. With the Rev, Matt traveled the US, Canada, and Europe, melting faces and tearing down stages (in the most professional way possible). A former military cadet and engineering student turned workin’ man, Matt drew upon the inevitably colorful stories to write, record and produce his first album, Two-Thirty Blues. He has recorded with Reverend Horton Heat, Scuzz Twittly, Los Kung Fu Monkeys, Lucky 757, The Brains, Andrea & Mud, Pope Paul & The Illegals, Rev VJ Thesis, Ambur Rockell West, and The Jam Messengers. He is endorsed by VIBE9 In-Ear Monitors
LARRY MITCHELL (Drums)
Larry Mitchell was raised in Southern California in the 60’s and has played drums professionally since he was 16 years old, in and around Los Angeles and Nashville. His professional accomplishments reflect his love of Americana and roots music, which have included touring and recording for many artists such as Heather Myles, Wylie & the Wild West, Jann Browne, Rosie Flores and Trini Lopez to name a few. His studio work includes countless sessions for genres that range from blues to country to rock and pop.