Ike Turner Overdrive

Upcoming shows:

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Past shows

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Genre: Garage rock

Sound description: Danger Rock.

RIYL: High Energy Rock and Roll

Web site: http://www.iketurneroverdrive.com

E-mail: dickiesdemons@aol.com

History:

Ike Turner Overdrive are a four piece rock and roll band from Lawrence who have single-handedly pioneered the ‘Danger Rock’ genre. Through their explosive and oft controversial live performances, they have a gained a modest but dedicated following of fans ranging from denim-clad rock machines, to sexually experimental hipster-girls. Ike Turner Overdrive are such a band that you either love them, or you hate them. Or you think they’re just OK.

Drawing distinct influences from classic rock and garage rock, the band preaches a message of personal liberty and guitar solos, summing it up with the phrase, “You have the fucking power.” Indeed we all do, and that power is best expressed through the rejection of so-called societal norms and the acceptance of revolutionary windmill guitar-strumming. Ike Turner Overdrive are a band for the people.

Musicians:

Ben "The Crusher" Davis: Bass guitar
Dethro Tull: Guitar (rhythm), Vocals
Brother James: Guitar (lead)
Kenneth Küpfer: Drums

Formed:

2002 in Lawrence, KS

Influences:

MC5, The Who, Turbonegro, AC/DC, Iggy Pop, The Stooges, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Guitar Wolf, Sonic’s Rendezvous Band, Pentagram, Queen, Radio Birdman, Deep Purple.

Current status:

Promoting ‘The Danger Rock E.P.’ Writing conceptual rock-opera. Regular live shows.

Discography:

	Name	Year	Label
	Demo	2003
	Live on KJHK

Ad Astra Per Aspera :: This is not only the veteran Lawrence band's release show for their latest 7", it's also their last show in town before 2/5 of the band moves to NYC later this week ... More info

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