Try the BEST MySpace Editor at MySpace Toolbox !Swampy, stompy, back-breakin', molar-shakin' and channeling the spirit of late 60s/early 70s rock, Auckland's The Rock and Roll Machine sprang to life late in 1999. Formed by North Shore son of a preacher Matt Stroobant (guitar/vocals) and Croatian bass machine Karin Canzek (bass/vocals).
Their first gigs were on tour with the D4 and with their primal rhythms, wailing psychedelic guitar and spectacular stage antics they caused a stir - jumping off stuff, smashing stuff and setting fire to other stuff.
2002 saw founding drummer Paul Robertson say goodbye to the band. He was replaced by the mighty Rich Mixture ( Shaft, D4) just in time for a trip overseas - LA, Detroit, New York and London.
The band has toured with The White Stripes and supported the likes of Guitar Wolf, MC5, The Dirt Bombs and all-time heroes, Dead Moon.
After hundreds of gigs, and a handful of vinyl 7"s, The Rock and Roll Machine have finally released their long-awaited, self-titled debut album. Recorded at Frisbee Studios in Auckland then mixed and mastered in an actual garage. All songs were written and produced by the band.
7" single "Creature of the Night" Out Now on Hell Squad Records!The Rock and Roll Machine - The Rock and Roll Machine Out Now!Distributed in New Zealand by Rhythmethod.Available online at www.amplifier.co.nz, www.smokecds.com and all good independent record stores!Contact: Rich:
[email protected]
