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LAST ONE PICKED fuses original Rock, Blues and Country into a high energy blend of real, original American Rock music. With melodic, story-based material, and exciting live performances, there’s a bit of something for everyone at a LAST ONE PICKED performance. Influenced by early material from Tom Petty, Counting Crows, Gin Blossoms and others, LAST ONE PICKED material feels real and comfortable.Singer/songwriter Chip Johnson fronted headlining acts in Southern California during the hard rock fueled 80’s and 90’s. When Johnson moved north and started LAST ONE PICKED, the hard edged, prog-rock material felt phony and contrived. All the material and half the band was scraped for the present style, which Johnson describes as “faux-alt-country rock”; rural and honest, hard driving and fun, but more in tune with music the band actually likes and listens to.Bassist Tim Rich is the lone holdover from the original band. Rich brings a creative, moving bottom end to the band and shares lead vocal chores on occasion. The musicianship and technical ability that defines the LAST ONE PICKED sound is provided by lead guitar player Bob Chamberlin. Will Baptista, is a new member and old friend taking charge of the drums.In August 2007, LAST ONE PICKED released their 12 song debut CD, “Strangers & Consequences”, on their own label. Recorded in Oakland, California, produced by Johnson and mastered by Ty Tabor (King’s X), the CD showcases the variety of styles LAST ONE PICKED covers in their live shows. The CD is available from the band directly, or at a number of online outlets including iTunes, CDBaby.com, and others.

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Member Since: 05/12/2005
Band Website: www.lastonepicked.net
Band Members: Chip Johnson: Vocals, Guitars // Tim Rich: Bass Guitar, Vocals // Bob Chamberlin: Guitars, Vocals // Will Baptista: Drums, Vocals
Influences: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Counting Crows, Barenaked Ladies, Old 97's, Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers, The Refreshments, Shurman, Steve Larson, Danny White, Jason Mraz, Fountains of Wayne, Steve Earle, Drive-By Truckers, King's X, Dug Pinnick, Ty Tabor, Thin Lizzy, Beatles, Kiss, The San Diego State University Marching Aztecs and You. Oh yeah, Bob likes Wilco.
Sounds Like: Honesty
Record Label: You askin'? We're listening.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Look who's drumming!

Well, it's official.  Will is in the band.  Yep, that's right, Castro Valley's other legend, William Baptista has joined Last One Picked.  He's already got some shows under his kilt and soon he'll be ...
Posted by on Tue, 04 May 2010 23:52:00 GMT

Back before the snow comes

Hey kids.  It's another Lakeside Tahoe weekend for Last One Picked.  We play Friday and Saturday night at 11 so there's plenty of time to get up Friday night and start the party.  The...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:38:00 GMT

BORDER WAR!

Hey everybody.  What's new?  It's probably time for another blast from the band to keep you up to speed on what's coming up.First of all, California, we need to talk.  We're seeing so...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:45:00 GMT

New SHOW annoucement and the Emergenza factor

    We’ve been taking a few weeks off, writing new material and trying to book some shows that make more sense both for you and for us.  First, about this Emergenza/San Fra...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:29:00 GMT

A new review of our CD, "Strangers & Consequences"

"Strangers & Consequences" by Last One Picked brings back that raw 90s Americana Rock sound we've been missing for so many years. Each song on the album has an upbeat and fun sing-a-long feel, twa...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:44:00 GMT

September Update and Ticket Sale

Hey everybody.  Hope your Labor Day was restful and fun.  Ours was hectic and hazy.  But after a week of rest and sobering up, we're back and ready for more.   Next up for LOP ar...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:20:00 GMT

LOP newsletter blast

Hey everybody,   Lots to share this time.  First of all, as promised, I've put an image on the front page at www.lastonepicked.net which will be the cover of our new CD.  Some peop...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:11:00 GMT

WE'VE BEEN MENTIONED ON TELE.....

Ok, not really but on the radio.  107.7 "THE BONE"! is promoting the June 8 show at the King's Inn in Fremont.  We think that is very nice of them.  Listen to their staion and buy the s...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 20:37:00 GMT

No, Fremont is not a foreign country

Hey kids.  Just a friendly reminder that one week from tonight, it's time for another fabulous Last One Picked show.  This one is Friday, June 8 at the King's Inn in Fremont.  Yeah, F...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:49:00 GMT

SEE ROOTBEER WITH LOP JUNE 8

Here's a bit of fun.  The Friday, June 8 show will also feature our friends, Rootbeer!!  Horns, VERY talented singers, funky polictal rock, Oakland's very own Rootbeer, ladies and gentlemen....
Posted by on Tue, 29 May 2007 13:40:00 GMT