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The Motor City Kings

Blues Detroit Style, A new sound around the town!

About Me

This group of great blues players has a little bit of history behind it. Founding members Big Ray Haywood, Jason C Bone (J Bone), and Dynamite Dave Haywood, put the band together for the first time in 2005, before then they had a band called The Crossroads Blues band. Big Ray and J Bone have refined and honed their front man skills, from playing with greats like BB King, Buddy Guy, Tommy Castro to name a few. A new blues family is born and like the pheonix rising from the ashes, you better buckle your seat belt, it's gonna be a heck of a flight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I edited my profile at Freeweblayouts.net , check out these Myspace Layouts!
We miss you Dale! Dale Showler was one of the most beautiful musical minds of our time. He was a fierce friend, and inspired every musician who had the good fortune to watch him in his true element on stage. His unmatched command of the Fender Stratocaster was truly awe inspiring. He was fluid in motion, like water playing the guitar. The energy and love for music that he put out is unmatched, but more than that Dale was a man who always had time and was willing to share his knowledge and experience with those who were fortunate enough to call him friend. The impact Dale made on our lives will never be forgotten or taken for granted. He truly was the musicians musician. These words are pale in comparison to the sense of loss not only for ourselves, but for his family also. Looking back in the time that we've known Dale we have come to realize that we shall never meet another mentor of Dale's Caliber. We shall cherish all our memories of making music with him, watching him preform his own, and the wealth of information, stories, experiences, and lifes lessons he shared with us. We shall miss him for all that he was, and yet count ourselves as lucky to have known him and call him friend. With all of our hearts, Dave Haywood, Ray Haywood, and Jason Bone

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Member Since: 8/1/2007
Band Website: myspace.com/themckings
Band Members: BIG RAY HAYWOOD, AKA "The Detroit Daddy"- Saxophone, and Lead Singer. Big Ray has been playing the Sax since he was 5 years old. He fell in love with the Blues and never looked back. His love for the Blues is expressed on any stage in the world...................................JASON C BONE, AKA J Bone-Lead Guitarist, and Lead Singer. J Bone has mastered every Blues lick there is and then some. Jay's love for the Blues is expressed thru his heart and soul performance's. Play's it Hard and puts it away wet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DAN O NELSON- Bass, and Back up vocals....................................... AUSTIN FLOYD- Drums. Austin takes The Blues to another level when he starts hitting his cannons. ..............................KENT CARLSON- Guitar and vocals. Kent's Rock-n Blues sound adds the perfect ingredient to the Bands Heart and Soul........................................................ ......................Photo's By MG Nader
Influences: B.B. King, Albert King, Jimmy Rogers, Jimmy Reed, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Buddy Guy, Blood Sweat and Tears, Lenny Picket, Albert Collins, John Coltrain, Charley Parker, Buddy Rich, John Bodom, Ray Charles, Van Morrison. If I've left anyone out, just say anyone who has soul, and loves to play music so much, they just can't help smiling..................................................... ...............
Sounds Like: It's Blues DETROIT STYLE! Everting is in there Chicago, Delta, Rock, Swing, East Coast, West Coast, Soal, Funk, Bayou, Big City, all done in a new LIGHT!
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Working on our first recording

Hello one and all! We are happy to declare that as of this comming tuesday we will be working on our first recordings! All of us in the MotorCity Kings are ready for this undertaking, and hope to hav...
Posted by The Motor City Kings on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 10:49:00 PST