Bantam Rooster

Bantam Rooster

:"For the aggressive miniature fowl, see bantam rooster."

Bantam Rooster was an American garage punk band, formed in 1994 in Lansing, Michigan. Over the years, Bantam Rooster have been a Thomas Jackson Potter (guitar/vocals) project, featuring Eric Cook, Mike Alonso & Nick Lloyd (ex-Dirtys & ex-Buzzards) on drums. Known for their hillbilly-influenced bluesy sound, the duo fluctuated between the all-out rock of 'Dumb it Down' to the more melodic & lyrical stylings of 'Perceptive Pornstar'. Jim Diamond, the music producer and one-time member of The Dirtbombs along with Potter, has been dubbed as the '3rd Rooster', appearing occasionally live and producing.

The group were first signed to Crypt Records in 1996, releasing 'Deal Me In' (1997) and 'Cross & the Switchblade' (1999) to critical acclaim. In 2000, they moved to the revered Sympathy for the Record Industry imprint for the release of 'Fuck All Y'All', and received further exposure through their similar approach to their then label-mates, The White Stripes.

The group disbanded in 2003 as Potter formed the funk rock band Detroit City Council.

Discography

*"Watch Me Burn (Flying Bomb Records) (single), 1997
*"Deal Me In (Crypt Records), 1997
*"Cross & the Switchblade (Crypt Records), 1999
*"Big Mess (Flying Bomb Records) (EP), 2000
*"Fuck All Y'All (Sympathy for the Record Industry), 2000

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