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Bonnette Brothers

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The Bonnette Brothers are well seasoned musicians, song writers and fish as often as they can. They grew up in Michigan,Louisiana and Ohio .Later on they moved to the Black Hills of S. Dakota and ended up in Missoula, Montana for 16 years before moving to Nashville. They started playing music together back in the 60's. Their blend of influences throughout the years consist of country, gospel, blues, cajun and rock which create a unique style. The Bonnette Brothers get a lot of their song writing ideas when they are fishing, which they do a lot of. Besides fishing and songwriting, Bill plays drums and sings in a band named 3D Live. Check them out at myspace.com/3dliveband. Bill has played drums for some well known artists. To name a few, Hoyt Axton, Hank Thompson, Bobby Bare, Ferlin Husky, The Amazing Rhythm Aces and Martin Delray. Ed has played in several bands that he fronted as lead singer and guitar player. One was The Lost Children with Jamie Lyons (LITTLE BIT O' SOUL) .In 1968 Ed joined the U.S.A.F. He became a Staff Sgt. and a Jet Mech. Crew Chief. After four years in the Air Force. Ed joined a band called Johnny Holiday and Guardrail, which was recognized by Rolling Stone Magazine. Ed whent on to front several bands after moving to Missoula Mt.in '75. In '92 Ed moved to Nashville and landed a job building recording studios.Now he spends most of his spare time writing songs and fishing with brother Bill, hence (Fishin' Musician). mspmb src="http://lads.myspace.com/photoshow/slideshow.swf"

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Member Since: 12/04/2008
Band Website: myspace.com/3dliveband
Band Members: Musicians;Ed Bonnette,vocals and guitar.Bill Bonnette,vocals,harmonica and drums.Rickey Godfrey,guitar and keyboard.Dannie Jo Jones,steel guitar.Willy Williams,saxophone.Bobby Vogal,acoustic guitar.Danny Baseman,bass guitar and backup vocals.Russ Harkins,guitar and backup vocals.Louis Bond,guitar.J. Compton,guitar and fiddle.Martin Delray,lead vocal and guitars on 'Hats Off To Jones.
Influences: The Beatles,The Band,Elvis,George Jones,Mark Knophler,Jonny Lang,Jimi Hendrix,The Rolling Stones,The Who,Waylon Jennings,Merle Haggard,B.B.King,Eric Clapton,Willie Nelson,Hoyt Axton,Vern Gosdin ,Stevie Ray Vaughn plus many more and all the musicians we've shared the stage with.Thank you.
Sounds Like: Not like crap,I hope.
Record Label: LOOKING FOR ARTISTS TO RECORD OUR SONGS
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Check out this video: Imagine - Just One More Bar & Grill

Check out this video: Imagine - Just One More Bar & Grill
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Check out this video: Bill singing Matchbox

Check out this video: Bill singing Matchbox
Posted by on Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:59:00 GMT