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The Gas

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About Me

The Gas are a rock n' roll band formed in Los Angeles in late 2006. Singer/guitar player Tommy Peacock from Detroit, Michigan moved West when earlier attempts at music failed. Like other Star-starved Mid-Westerners before him, Tommy saw the sunshine and began his quest in forming a great rock n' roll band. Eric Hallinan (drummer) was interested in finding a singer for his metal band. The two met/jammed and immediately showed musicianship and songwriting styles that complemented each other. Early recordings such as "Somebody's Keeping me up All Night" and "She's a Lady" display a good pulse and a catchy tune. While in a recording session, the studio engineer gave a nickname for Eric that stuck, Eric "Hoolligan" Hallinan. The two played together in an 8 by 8 room for the whole summer of 2006.

The stars aligned exactly one year after Tommy moved to LA when he got a call from Kyle Barton. Kyle (bass), true So-Cal native, answered The Gas's add on the Internet. Living across the city the three managed to play together on a regular basis. Kyle versed in punk-rock, with his "eighth note style" was the glue. His willingness to complete the sound and join the fun gave The Gas their exciting start.

Touring Southern California The Gas has built up hype, they live up to every time they step on what they call "the sacred stage". Some of their most popular originals include "The Kids Say", "Attitude!", "Hate to Break it to ya" and "Bang your Head". Originally, Tommy Peacock and the Gas, the band changed the name as the three pulled together to form a kind of rock n' roll kin. The Gas plans to release their debut album in Fall 2008'.


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Member Since: 2/10/2006
Band Website: hittinthegas.com
Band Members:
Eric - Drums, Tommy - Guitar/Vocals, Kyle - Bass

Sounds Like: The Gas
Type of Label: None

My Blog

American Non-fiction "The Gas"

The Gas, an L.A based rock and roll band, has hooked Hollywood on their '80s infused signature sound, and is set to unleash their musical drug on the Roxy stage. The October 4th gig marks another notc...
Posted by The Gas on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:07:00 PST

Finishing up in the Studio!!! with............

We have just finished the recording part of our debut ep.  Hooray!!  One of the bands early producers has come back, to make a dent and create a sound that will be sure to keep the heads ban...
Posted by The Gas on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:38:00 PST

Breaking The Law

Since when is it a crime to promote your shows?A Warning to other bands. We just received our second fine from the City Of Los Angeles for putting up posters. Specifically around the West Hollywood ...
Posted by The Gas on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:50:00 PST

Men at Work

Two words "Hard Work" We recently traveled to Las Vegas, played a set and hit the road right after to be back at work the next morning.  Only to get off work to play two more gigs back to back.&n...
Posted by The Gas on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST

May 23rd Jacket Show! Plush Lounge!

At Plush Lounge, May 23rd wear a jacket (jean, leather, whatever) with something stenciled, drawn, painted, tagged on the back!  You can put a nickname of yours, you can put "The Gas", a song of ...
Posted by The Gas on Fri, 02 May 2008 09:03:00 PST

Rock n’ Roll LION

I wrote a song called the Rock N' Roll Lion then we went out, the storms collidin' we feel fit, and the rules we abidin' come lift us up! on the rock n' roll lion Come out to see The GAS on May 5...
Posted by The Gas on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:41:00 PST

Rockin’ the Studio!

The band will be returning to the studio this week beginning w/ Mr. Hooligan’s drum tracks!  For a little special touch, long time friend and associate of the band John F. Schreffler w...
Posted by The Gas on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:26:00 PST

Email list!!! "Big Show Promo"

  Please send us your email address so we can contact you for our big shows!  We call this our "Big Show Promo".  We promise not to bombard you with emails!  You can send your ema...
Posted by The Gas on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:24:00 PST

Shirley says "the time is now"

Shirley says "the time is now"! Hi folks, I’m Shirley Fantastic!  I’m the band’s housekeeper, life-coach and the fan club president!  Wow am I busy!  So much wo...
Posted by The Gas on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:23:00 PST

Leane’s take on TPATG

Last night at the Viper Room I was knocked off my feet by Tommy Peacock and the Gas. After building a following around Los Angeles appearing at places such as the The House of Blues, The Troubador and...
Posted by The Gas on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:54:00 PST