Basic Information
Label: 7 Arts Entertainment
Members: Bill King - keyboards, Neil Chapman-guitar-Lionel Williams-bass-Jim Casson-drums
Rockit 88 Band
Toronto, ON, CA
Blues / soul / rock
Bio
To order CD - send $15 - 7 Arts Entertainment
427 Christie Street
Toronto, ON
M6G 3C7
In 2003 piano/vocalist Bill King pared down his dream band featuring partner – guitarist Neil Chapman - the Saturday Nite Fish Fry to the rhythm section and allowed it to feast on its own vices. A steady Friday night gig at RD’s Barbeque & Blues in Toronto helped the four-piece find a name, attitude, distinct personality and new repertoire. The sound was classic blues with a bit of New Orleans and Southern ...
Press
"That style would be swampy country blues rock, cut with essence of the Rolling Stones and Little Feat at their most down home. Those are tough sailin’ shoes to fill, but Chapman and King found themselves well up to the task. Another daunt about this style of music, it can be a tough row to handle the vocals credibly. The vocals on Sweet Sugar Cane get their authority from King’s uncanny ability to locate the appropriate period nuances for each song. Vocal output is further boosted by the recent addition of Stacey Bulmer."
Artist Stats
Fans: 2,180
Song Plays: 597
Visits: 2,023
Video Plays: 339
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Status
Status:
Rockit 88 sit just updated to include new side 'Sweet Sugar Cane'
