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ESY T R U O O C T O H P “You look at the hall of fame and see this really wide, broad Regardless of any success, Dash Rip Rock remains grounded. “Our success has been spread out over the years and sort This year Dash was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of ill Davis of Dash Ripill Davis Rock. B (headed by former Dash Rip Rock drummer Fred LeBlanc). cross section of Louisiana music. It’s good it doesn’t focus on one kind of thing,” Davis said. “We feel like we are now part of that family and we are trying to act accordingly since we have this respectable honor now.” of marginal, and the amount of success we have is perfectly fitted to what I expect from the band and my personality. I’ve had no problem being humble. I’m totally grounded,” Davis said. “I expect for us to be able to mature and continue on and never get too cocky.” Fame alongside fellow rockers Better Than Ezra and Cowboy Mouth - - - Black , released in in released , NG I K Black Liquor was a proud moment for Their collaboration on “I’m very satisfied. It came Mumphrey claims the new Liquor Mumphrey. across exactly how I wanted it to,” Mumphrey said. album is a cross between ZZ Top and Motorhead, with a Led Zep pelin flavor. Davis focused on keeping it a locally ROC Black Liquor, For “On the new record, my inspiration is coming from having There’s been a heavy Creedence Clearwater Revival inspi “They are kind of a forgotten Louisiana institution from With Dash Rip Rock’s 17th album, “This new record brings us back to what we originally The band worked with one of its biggest fans on its new “I was really blown away at how great they still sounded,” “Bill’s guitar is really showcased on this record,” Mum

the best rock albums ever to come out of Louisiana.” themed record based in Louisiana. lived in Louisiana for so long and just seeing the good things and the bad things about the state,” he said. “There’s a lot of beauty and a lot of tragedy here in Louisiana and that is sort of what Black Liquor is based on.” ration through Dash Rip Rock’s music, along with hippy, heavy metal band, Pop Liquor. the 70’s in Baton Rouge,” Davis said. “With Black Liquor, I am trying to resurrect the spirit of Pop Liquor.” November, the band showcases its local roots. started as. It has a little bit of everything,” Davis said. “This new one is sort of getting back to square one. It’s full circle.” album: respected Louisiana producer Ben Mumphrey, who used to play Dash Rip Rock songs on his guitar when he was 12 years old. Mumphrey said about seeing the band play in in 2006. phrey said. “It’s much heavier than anything they have done before. I’m very proud of this record and think it’s truly one of AND

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ash Rip Rock has been rocking out for nearly three de cades and continues to produce new material for fans. TI Since Davis wrote and sings most of the band’s songs, it has The band currently has three members, with Davis being The band has been called an ocean of genres over the years. The name also originates “We’re ripping, rocking and The product, Dash Rip Rock, was born in the summer As a DJ at KLSU while he attended LSU, Davis fell in love Bill “Diamond” Davis is Dash Rip Rock’s founder, front With the release of their 17th Album, Dash Rip Rock keeps it interesting it keeps Rock Rip Dash Album, 17th their of release the With

D S nearly 30 years ago, but there has been experimentation with several different producers on the band’s recorded work. Rock still performs the same high energy live shows as they did made it easier to sustain the band’s authentic sound. Dash Rip is from Baton Rouge and has been with the band for about six years. Drummer John Value is from Chicago. the only original musician. The bass player, Patrick Johnson, and punk. It is all accented with high-energy . hard to pigeon hole when it comes to one genre because the music floats between a bit of , alternative rock mix between and – Dash Rip Rock is Considered one of the founders of the country punk genre – a was known for his constant courting of Elly May, who was played by Baton Rouge local Donna Douglas. on “The Beverly Hillbillies.” Dash from the character Dash Riprock dashing,” Davis said. “It’s a high energy crazy rock band.” clear description of what they are doing. of 1984. The name has a dual meaning. It is most obviously a rock. This sub-culture inspired Davis to form his own local ver sion of roots rock’s greats. with roots rock and rockabilly – a mix of old country and roots man, guitarist, singer and main songwriter. been praised as one of Dash Rip Rock’s best works yet. on San Francisco’s Alternative Tentacles Records, and has The band’s new album,