IT'S OFFICIALLKMule - formerly The Heist were voted best band for 2015 in the Live Lounge at Chinnor Bike Dayz X1XThe band was formed from an amalgamation of ideas born from different bands but all with a common theme. Having all played on the regular pub and club circuit, there was a growing feeling that there had to be much more to live music. Over the course of time Mark and Jules found themselves playing together in 'The Rufus Stone Band' before forming 'The Blind Lemons'. One line-up change later Phil and Baz became integral members of the band and finally it all came together when Leroy added the missing element and the band was ready to rumble. Martin then came on board and completed the jigsaw.Not subjecting themselves to the restrictions of traditional blues, LKMule continually explores a mixture of swinging rhythm & blues, hard edged rock and roll and expressive melody to create a soulful and original blend of the blues. Inspired by such varied influences as Little Walter and Magic Sam to Rory Gallagher and Dr Feelgood - it's all about 'blues with a difference.'Band members:Leroy Kong (Vocals and mouth harp) - Leroy has been singing since the age of 15 and along the way he has appeared at The Playboy Club in Mayfair, The Whisky A Go Go in Soho and the Café Des Artiste in Fulham as well as numerous Clubs/dives/venues in the Midlands and Southern England. Leroy has also played in France and Germany and at one time the band he was with were the House Band in what was essentially a brothel! He was invited to audition at EMI’s Abbey Road studios which the band managed to spectacularly screw up when they insulted the A&R man who had discovered them, but that’s another story. His original love though was for the Blues and in joining The Heist has now truly come home back to the music he loves.Mark Walters (Guitar) - Mark honed his skills playing in various sleazy blues venues whilst predominantly living on a high carb motorway service station diet. Thankfully his energetic style of playing kept the weight low and the volume high.Barry 'Baz' Waller (Guitar) - a seasoned musician. Skilled lead guitarist,(thats a tenner you owe me Baz) master of the blues, has an ear for the perfect vocal harmony (practicing his pitching to the sound of the cats choir every morning )Phil O'Rourke (Bass) - From his schoolboy days playing Queen and Black Sabbath, during school detention, Phil went on to play pub scene rock and funk bass for many years before giving it all up for the love of the 12-bar walking bass with a difference!Martin Cannell (Drums) - Versatile and experienced drummer who cut his blues drumming teeth in the bars and clubs of Birmingham back in the day. He can shuffle and swing with the best them (those are drumming terms by the way, ooer) and cites Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Led Zepp and The Yardbirds as early musical influences.
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This band/artist page is jointly maintained by Lemonrock and Barry. Last updated 5 June 2017.