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Black Betty & The Bad Habits

"Because being bad feels so good..."

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Member Since: 3/20/2005
Band Website: blackbettyrocks.com
Band Members:
BLACK BETTY - Vocals, Harmonica, and Sassafrass
BOOTZ - Guitar, Vocals, and BBQ Sauce
JOE POPPEN - Guitar and Hair
NATE LAGUZZA - Drums, Percussion, and Dangerous Funk
CHRIS BROWN - Bass and English Savoir-faire

Influences: Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Janis Joplin, Robben Ford, MUSE, Etta James, Dream Theater, Scissor Sisters, Heart, ZZ Top, The Horrorpops, Garbage, George Thorogood and The Destroyers
Sounds Like: Garbage meets Janis Joplin - yow!

"Modern blues that grabs hold of your soul and rocks it!"- The Boston Herald

"Black Betty and her voice sends chills down your spine. Black Betty and the Bad Habits are an extremely tight, well-practiced band that bring a host of emotions and reactions to their songs."- CD Review by Michael Gauf on Cdbaby.com

View Black Betty & The Bad Habits's EPK

Winners of the 2005 RJL Memorial Fund Battle of the Bands! Sponsored by PIXY 103- Cape Cod's Rock!

Record Label: Independent
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Black Betty necklace now at RockLove!

RockLove Designs- jewelry for the femme fatale- has just posted the first piece of jewelry inspired by your's truly! The Black Betty Lucite Posy Necklace is available for preorder right now. Check i...
Posted by Black Betty & The Bad Habits on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 04:13:00 PST

RockLove and Black Betty in Venus Zine!

Staff Favorites- Venus Zine (venuszine.com)Jihanah Rasul loves RockLove jewelryBy Jihanah RasulPublished: January 18th, 2008 | 12:00amIt's such a rush when you finally get to see your favorite band l...
Posted by Black Betty & The Bad Habits on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:17:00 PST

Memphis Gold- One helluva bluesman and a friend in need

As a bit of background, Black Betty has been appearing as a guest vocalist with amazing the bluesman Memphis Gold, out of the Washington DC area. Thanks to Joe Poppen, Black Betty was introduced to M...
Posted by Black Betty & The Bad Habits on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:42:00 PST

RockLove Designs! Black Betty in Indie Collective and Daily Fashion!

Black Betty and The Bad Habits are collaborating with RockLove Designs! "Jewelry for the femme fatale." Designs inspired by retro looks and victorian beauty, these beautiful pieces are perfect for a...
Posted by Black Betty & The Bad Habits on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:50:00 PST

We’re going to the Exotic Erotic Ball (SF) Oct. ’07!!!!!

I can't tell you how excited I am! Black Betty and The Bad Habits won 1st place in the 28th Annual Exotic Erotic Ball's Indie Band Competition, and will be performing on the Arena Stage at the Ball o...
Posted by Black Betty & The Bad Habits on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 03:38:00 PST

Video from August 4th Mass Cann/NORML Show!

As presented by MassCann. Visit myspace.com/band4masscann to read more about this kickass organization. This was such a great night! We had a blast, and it was honestly one of the first events/show...
Posted by Black Betty & The Bad Habits on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:15:00 PST

Black Betty & The Bad Habits nominated for 2007 MASS CANN Music Award!

To support your favorite rock and roll pinup and her Bad Habits, please visit their announcement and comment with your love for the band!Black Betty & The Bad Habits have been nominated for Best Music...
Posted by Black Betty & The Bad Habits on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:14:00 PST

2007 Tour coming in October!

That's right, Black Betty and The Bad Habits will be struttin' their way through the East Coast, down South, and main' a loop through the midwest back Boston this October!!! Man, can I just tell you ...
Posted by Black Betty & The Bad Habits on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:58:00 PST

Bad Habits drummer, Rob Cross, aids American Cancer Society with Road Trip

To view online story, visit this link!Cross-country trip honors dad, aids American Cancer SocietyFriday, June 1, 2007Jennifer Van Santvoord and Robert Cross grew up in Randolph. This brother and siste...
Posted by Black Betty & The Bad Habits on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:57:00 PST

Painted Axe & Black Betty and The Bad Habits

There will soon be a piece of rock and roll artwork taking the stage with us! We're so excited to be working with Michael Gauf of Painted Axe- Check it out! and be sure to check out Painted Axe's we...
Posted by Black Betty & The Bad Habits on Fri, 18 May 2007 05:10:00 PST