Trucker
Upcoming shows:
- None scheduled
Genres: Alt / Indie rock, Garage rock
RIYL: REM, Social Distortion, Nirvana, The Lemonheads
Web site: http://www.truckerrocks.com
E-mail: booking@truckerrocks.com
Custom radio station:
Free MP3 downloads:
Appearances on The Turnpike:
Video clips:
"Bucket Song," by Trucker
"The Neighbor Song," Trucker
History:
Trucker, formed in 1995, as a five-piece rock band based in Lawrence,
Kansas. Trucker’s style and approach to music follows the dying breed
of modern rock pioneers of the late '80s and early '90s. Trucker revives a
rock genre that isn’t trying to sell soda and sneakers with every
song.
• Trucker Todd selected by Rolling Stone to attend the David Fish of
Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp - 2003
• Trucker named one of the Top 50 unsigned bands in America by the
College Media Journal (CMJ) and the American Music Awards (AMA) – 2002
and 2003
• Trucker selected by CMJ as a Regional Semi-Finalist for the Nokia T-
Mobile Opportunity Rocks Search for the Next Great Band Competition -
2002
• Trucker awarded B.E.A.M. Grant from Jim Beam as an up and coming
Midwest artist to watch; interviewed by Pat Dinizio of the Smithereens
– 2000
• Trucker makes national television debut on USA Network’s Farmclub,
hosted by former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield - 2000
Musicians:
- Josh Basnett: Guitar, Vocals
- Thomas Barletta: Drums, Vocals
- Todd Johnson: Guitar, Vocals
- Greg Barry: Bass guitar
- Kevin Powell: Vocals
Former members:
Formed:
1995 in Orlando, FL
Influences:
Beatles, Nirvana, Pixies, Creedence Clearwater, Tom Petty
Current status:
Live shows beginning Fall 2005
Discography:
| Name | Year | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Go Out EP | 2000 | |
 | Nothing to See Here | 2003 | |
 | Neighbor Song (single) | 2005 | |
 | Feeling Better Today EP | 2006 | |
 | Post Rock | 2007 |
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