Ocha la Rocha is an Alternative rock

Alternative rock

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 band based in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

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. In 2005, their first full-length album, Ocha Lives was recorded and highlights the bands original rock-country sound. Johnny la Rocha's voice and song-writing has become a staple in the south.

History

Ocha la Rocha was founded by Johnny la Rocha in 2004. In 2005 they evolved into a live act that debuted in Atlanta and Los Angeles.

The band has completed their second release Stealing Time

Stealing Time

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 with James Barber

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, a record producer of such artists as Ryan Adams

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, Courtney Love

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, & Andy Zipf

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. Stealing Time is scheduled for an early 2010 release.

Their music has been featured in Gold Circle Films

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 My Sassy Girl (2008 film)

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, Hot Tub Time Machine, Going the Distance and such television as Dirty Sexy Money

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, America's Funniest Home Videos

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 a Burger King

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 advertisement, ABC Family's Greek, LA Ink, Life Unexpected, Cougar Town, and The Middle.

Their debut record Ocha Lives is being re-released in early 2010 because of the bands success. It was produced by Kristofer Sampson at Nickel and Dime Studios in Atlanta.

Members

• Johnny la Rocha - Guitars, Vocals
• Milton Chapman - Keys
• Anna Kramer - Guitar, Vocals
• Taylor Crowell - Guitar
• Justin Minchew - Bass
• Chandler Rentz - Drums

Supplemental Musicians

• William Brandon
• Jason Anchando
• Marcos Diableros
• Page Waldrop
• Kristofer Sampson