Years active 2004–present | Labels Alive | |
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Associated acts The Immortal Lee County Killers, Left Lane Cruiser, Ghostfinger, Bobby Bare Jr., David Vandervelde, The Invisibles (band), Rum Circus, Reverend James Leg, Bonnie Prince Billy Members John Wesley Myers (bass keys, Fender Rhodes, organ, and lead vocals 2004-present)
Van Campbell (vocals/drums, 2004 - present) Past members Mark "Porkchop" Holder (guitar and harmonica, 2004 - 2006) Origin Nashville, Tennessee, United States (2004) Record label Alive Naturalsound Records Albums A Touch of Someone Else's Class, Every Damn Time, Alive As Fuck, You Damn Right, Split Genres Rock music, Blues rock, Punk rock, Soul music, Blues Similar James Leg, Left Lane Cruiser, The Immortal Lee Coun, King Mud, Radio Moscow Profiles | ||
Black diamond heavies ac dc it s a long way to the top lou reed rock n roll
Black Diamond Heavies is a United States blues rock band originating from Nashville, Tennessee. The band is composed of John Wesley Myers aka Reverend James Leg, formerly of The Immortal Lee County Killers, on bass keys, Fender Rhodes, organ, and vocals with Van Campbell on drums.
Contents
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- Style
- You Damn Right EP
- Every Damn Time
- A Touch of Someone Elses Class
- Alive As Fuck
- Solitary Pleasure
- Discography
- Songs
- References
Black diamond heavies l abordage club 28 02 2009 france
Style
After the departure of Mark Porkchop Holder, the guitarist, Black Diamond Heavies set out on a venture to take on the blues from a whole new perspective, with the only instruments being a keyboard and drums. The self-proclaimed "vagrants/citizens of the world" create an extremely raw and stripped down to the roots punk/blues sound, but simultaneously an intense new type of dirty, whiskey stained blues. Myers' soulful, "raspy growl" is reminiscent of and has often been compared to the great Tom Waits. With the intensity of Myers voice, and his insane ability on the keyboard, along with "the raucous flare kicked" drummer Campbell, the Black Diamond Heavies create a can't miss original sound.
You Damn Right EP
Black Diamond Heavies formed in 2004 as a three piece band: John Wesley Myers on the keyboard and vocals, Mark "Porkchop" Holder on guitar, harmonica and lead vocals, and Van Campbell on the drums. They soon after started performing and in 2005 the Black Diamond Heavies self-released their first EP, You Damn Right. In 2006 Holder left the band after becoming discouraged with the hardships of life on the road. Myers and Campbell decided to continue the band as a two-man act. Soon after, in the summer of 2006, the band was given a record deal with Alive Records.
Every Damn Time
In 2007, with the band now signed to Alive Records, Black Diamond Heavies released their first studio album, Every Damn Time.
A Touch of Someone Else's Class
In 2008, Black Diamond Heavies released their second studio album under Alive Records, A Touch Of Someone Else's Class. For their second studio album Black Diamond Heavies turned to Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys who produced the album while it was recorded at his Akron Analog Studio.
Alive As Fuck
Since their inception, Black Diamond Heavies have been hyped as great live performers, with their live performances being termed as "both 'Pentecostal' and 'Demon-Possessed'." In 2009 they were able to show the world what the hype was all about, with their first live album, Alive As Fuck, recorded during a gig at the Masonic Lodge, in Covington, KY,. This album was released under the Alive Records label.
Solitary Pleasure
In December 2010 Myers recorded a solo album, Solitary Pleasure, under his pseudonym, James Leg. The album is set to be released on April 5, 2011 under the Alive Records label. Jim Diamond (music producer) of Ghetto Recorders mixed Solitary Pleasure.
Discography
Songs
Fever in My BloodEvery Damn Time · 2007
Make Love TimeA Touch of Someone Else's Class · 2008
Leave It in the RoadYou Damn Right · 2004