Eddy and the Backfires
| Eddy and the Backfires | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| origin |
Hanover , Germany
|
| Genre (s) | Rockabilly |
| founding | 1999 |
| Website | eddyandthebackfires.de |
| Founding members | |
Vocals, guitar |
Ralf "Eddy" Bergstedt |
guitar |
Thorsten Wisser (until 2001) |
double bass |
Jürgen Lange (until 2014) |
Drums |
Michael Stabe (until 2000) |
| Current occupation | |
Vocals, acoustic guitar |
Ralf "Eddy" Bergstedt |
guitar |
Michael Karas (since 2018) |
double bass |
Christian "Atze" Reichmann (since 2015) |
Drums |
Patrick "Patrock" Müller (since 2013) |
| former members | |
guitar |
Jared Freyer (2015-2017) |
Guitar, drums |
Randy Richter (2008-2015) |
guitar |
Josh Angus (2008-2012) |
guitar |
Martin "Nosi" Carlos Nosiadek (2002–2008) |
Drums |
Michael "Vasili" Kinast (2003-2007) |
Drums |
Steven Engler (2000-2002) |
Drums |
Stefan Görke (1999–2000) |
Drums |
Andreas "Hektor" Oeltze (1999–2000) |
Eddy and the Backfires is a German rock and roll and rockabilly - band from the area Hanover .
history
Eddy and the Backfires were founded in 1999 by band leader Ralf "Eddy" Bergstedt to play wild rockabilly, based on the American rock'n'roll sound of the 1950s. After numerous formation changes, Eddy is the only remaining founding member of the band and has been completed by Michael Karas ( guitar ), Christian “Atze” Reichmann ( double bass ) and Patrick “Patrock” Müller ( drums ) since 2018 . Eddy and the Backfires mainly write their own titles, but also implement pieces from the 1950s in their own style .
style
According to the statements of the band leader, the style of the band is always “full throttle” and the music is “wild, passionate and uncompromising”. The perception of the rock and roll scene confirms this orientation, as Eddy and the Backfires are considered to be one of the wildest and hottest rockabilly bands in the world. The style is described as very distinctive and original, in which Eddy's vocals and the guitar in particular come across as expressive and dominant. The band had various national and international appearances, including with Bill Haley's Comets , three appearances on MTV 's TV series Pimp My Date and as a special guest at the “50's Beauty Contest” in Moscow
Discography
- 2003: Get on the Right Track Baby! (Rhythm Bomb Records)
- 2004: Seven Nights to Rock (Rhythm Bomb Records)
- 2006: Cat Killer (Rhythm Bomb Records)
- 2017: Dead Man Stare (Backfire Records)
- 2019: Twenty Fight Years ( Bear Family Records )
- 2020: Live In Person (Backfire Records)
Awards
- German Country & Folk Prize 2018
- Second place in the secondary category "Rock'n'Roll / Rockabilly", German Rock and Pop Prize 2018
Web links
- Official website
- Eddy and the Backfires at Discogs (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Interview Radio Okerwelle with Michael Wiese. Retrieved December 29, 2018 .
- ↑ a b c The story of Eddy and the Backfires (English) on the artist homepage. Retrieved December 29, 2018 .
- ^ "Review Dead Man Stare". Bear Family Records. Accessed October 13, 2018.
- ↑ "Band Profile". Rockin and Rollin. Accessed October 13, 2018.
- ↑ Eddy & The Backfires "catch up two prizes at the German Rock & Pop Prize 2018 : Altkreisblitz, December 10, 2018
- ↑ "Winners 2018". Website of musiker-online. Accessed December 10, 2018.