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About Me

Formed by 2 ex-punk, greasers, The Hellzaboppers use an eclectic mix of traditional rockabilly, country, blues, swing, doo wop, rock, punk, surf, whatever other styles fancies them, and incorporates these influences into something that is fresh, but still undeniably, Rockabilly. We've played most of the major shows in, and around the Los Angeles area. Our full length CD is AVAILABLE NOW through www.cdbaby.com . Songs from the CD are previewed on this profile. Check out a review of our CD: http://www.blackangelpromotions.com/hellzabop.php . We are also featured on The Official Viva Las Vegas 9 Rockabilly Weekender Compilation CD.

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Member Since: 8/14/2004
Band Website: thehellzaboppers.com
Band Members: Vocals, Rhythm Guitar: "Big Wave" Dave Townley / Lead Guitar, Vocals: Cliff Quan / Doghouse Bass: Randall "Big Caddy Daddy" Stanton / Saxophone: Takao Inoue / Drums: Lance Tamanaha
Influences: Gene Vincent, Early Elvis, Carl Perkins, Bill Haley, various Western Swing, The Reverend, Stray Cats
Sounds Like: Rockabilly
Record Label: Self Released
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Stolen Guitar

So, last night we played a great show with James Intveld & The Blasters. The crowd was great, the sound, etc... then, I get one of my guitars, a tuner, 2 guitar cables and 7 of our CD's ripped off fro...
Posted by The Hellzaboppers on Thu, 05 Jan 2006 02:08:00 PST

Brief Hiatus

After 2 great months of gigs (thanks for all those who have come out to our shows), we're taking a brief hiatus. "Big Wave" Dave, our singer, is embarking on a 3 Continent "Surfin' Safari" and will be...
Posted by The Hellzaboppers on Thu, 08 Sep 2005 10:20:00 PST

CD Review

Check out a non-partisan CD Review from TJ at Black Angel Promotions: http://www.blackangelpromotions.com/hellzabop.php
Posted by The Hellzaboppers on Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:31:00 PST

Thanks!

Thank you for those who braved the rain and came out to our show at The Rumble Bar a few weeks back, for Elvis' Birthday! It was a packed and enthusiastic crowd! Levi Dexter, cool dude! We're glad we'...
Posted by The Hellzaboppers on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Deja Vu

So we go to Huntington Beach last night to play this gig. We do a couple of '80's neo-billy covers, among them "Let's Bop", by the Rockin' Rebels, who were big in the '80's in L.A. Well, who's sittin'...
Posted by The Hellzaboppers on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST