The Billy's
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The Billy's are an American rock band from the Twin Cities. They recorded 3 studio albums in the mid to late 90's which were released by the OarFin Records label. Their sound generally falling under the Alternative country
label, they were often compared to the Gear Daddies
. The band built a sizable following, particularly in the Mid-West. In addition to their own material, live shows were well known for wide ranging covers.
Alternative country
Alternative country is a loosely defined sub-genre of country music, which includes acts that differ significantly in style from mainstream or pop country music...
label, they were often compared to the Gear Daddies
Gear Daddies
The Gear Daddies are a band from Austin, Minnesota that enjoyed moderate success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Its members were Randy Broughten , Nick Ciola , Billy Dankert , and Martin Zellar...
. The band built a sizable following, particularly in the Mid-West. In addition to their own material, live shows were well known for wide ranging covers.
Members
- Andy Christensen — bass
- Scott Ehrenberg — guitar, vocals
- Eric Roberts — vocals, guitar
- Rob Thompson — drums
Discography
- Roses and Flowers and Plants — 1994
- All American Lounge — 1995
- Another Winner — 1997
- Here Comes The Rock End Roll — 2001