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Grandaddy Youth

About Me

Grandaddy Youth is five guys, including a father and son, two old friends, two young friends, another friend who is old, but acts young, five good friends in all !

Grandaddy Youth was formed in January of 2001 when Taylor asked his pops to join him and two of his friends for a benefit performance in Ojai, California. That night the song Because Of You was written. Steve & Taylor Fulton, the aforementioned father and son, are Bass and Drums respectively (Steve also sings). John DeYoung (Guitar, Bass & Lead Vocals) and Steve played music around the area of Ventura, California for many years beginning in 1974, including several years with The Pleasure Dots, thus the “old” friends. Young friends Taylor & Eric Urbano (Lead & Rhythm Guitar) have known each other since they were kids, and neighbors. Our hybrid member, Andrew Diaz Jr. (Percussion & comedy, old & young), worked with John for several years before joining Grandaddy Youth. Most recently 19 year old Kevin Klien became the sixth member to join bringing his youthfull energy to the group and making a needed addition with his instrument. Kevin is a self taught musician learning the keyboard on his own.

Early performances include the Surf Rodeo, actually performed on Pierpont Beach in Ventura, and a concert at Victoria Hall, opening for Jack Johnson in Santa Barbara, California. In addition, repeated performances have included Nicholby's Night Club, the now non-existent Bubba's Lounge, both in Ventura, and the SLO Brewing Co. in San Luis Obispo, California (really good beer!).

Just for the sake of information, the name of the band was created by the young people when Steve insisted that the boys make up a band name, and suggested they come up with something funny. Needless to say, Steve, who is not a granddaddy, did not find this amusing (at the time he was the only old guy in the band).

The cool thing about this collection of people, and songs, is the numerous influences that have affected all of us. When we are asked what style of music do we play, we are hard pressed to call it any kind of style at all, other than our own. We have all been lucky enough to appreciate so many musicians from so many different styles that we can't help but play them all.

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Member Since: 20/10/2006
Band Members: Steve Fulton: Lead and backing Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Keyboard

Taylor Fulton: Drums, Keyboard, Rhythm guitar, Background Vocals, Mixing & Mastering

Eric Urbano: Lead & Rhythm Guitar

Andrew Diaz Jr.: Percussion

John DeYoung: Lead and backing Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitar

Kevin Klien: Keys

Influences: Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Steel Pulse, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, David Gilmour, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Carlton Barrett, Santa Davis, Stuart Copeland, Mitch Mitchell, Tracy Chapman, Sting, Beatles, Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, Crosby Stills & Nash, Neil Young(for the old folks in the band), Eagles, Santana, James Taylor, Paul Simon, The Mamas & The Papas, Peter Gabriel, Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello. Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre ( for reasons other than what they have to say ), Harry Belafonte, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Richie Havens, All of Motown, Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmerie, Donald Byrd, Fania All Stars,Harleighblu Low, Jason Reeves, Colbie Caillat

Acknowledgements:

Bryon Dean: Web Desighn and Assembly & Maintenance of our recording computers - Couldn't have recorded the music without your help!

James Barnard: Web page desighn for this page, and Graphic Desighner. Great Poster Art from day one!!!

Jeff Cowan: Final Mixing & Mastering – Man!, You do your job well. Thanks, Again!!!

Amanda Peacock: Most photos. Amanda, Thanks again for all your help.

Tracy Longo: Guitar & bass setup, and complex expert repairs. Has turned an average instrument into a Magic instrument time after time! This guy knows what he’s doing – Thanks for all those years. You can find Tracy at guitartechcorner.com

DJ PJ, Disc Jockey, Pete Sanger: Equipment, equipment, more equipment & moral support. Pete, thanks for not only helping us out, but also for hooking up all the folks we send in your direction. If you need any kind of music gear, talk to “The Man”, call PJ at Guitar Center, Oxnard, CA, Tell him you got his name from GDY.

In addition, thanks go out to the numerous people who have over the years supported all of us starting with our family members, our friends, and all of you who have impacted our lives in one way, and another.

Record Label: Unsigned

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Grandaddy Youth is now available on cd baby.com

   For all who have been waiting, our music is now avilable on cd baby.com. We  have 6 more songs on the way so we'll keep you up to date.    Thanks for the support!!!&n...
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