Zebra Rodeo

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Name = Zebra Rodeo


Img_capt = Richie C, Howlin'
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Background = group_or_band
Origin = Brisbane, Australia flagicon|Australia
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Genre = punk rock
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Years_active = 2006 – 2007 - 2008
Label = Dead Nation
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URL = [http://zebrarodeo.com zebrarodeo.com]
Current_members = Richie C Taj D
Past_members = Danny FT Shannon Mark
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Zebra Rodeo are an Australian punk rock band, who are known for playing energetic music along with strong Danzig like vocals. They often incorporate zebra themes into their image and live shows wearing black and white or zebra print clothing.

Biography

Zebra Rodeo was formed on The Gold Coast, Queensland in 2006 by Richie C (vocals and guitar) and Shannon Mark (drums). They recruited Shannon's school pal Taj D (bass guitar). The band initially planned to recruit a dedicated guitarist, however after performing successfully as a 3 piece for some time, the band decided against a dedicated guitarist and Richie continued to hold both vocal and guitar duties.

As a three piece, the band forged their signature sound of simple high energy sing-along punk rock. But what set them apart from most punk bands was the strong melodic vocals delivered by Richie C, whose vocals are often compared to those of Glenn Danzig. Wearing his influences on his sleeve, Richie often encouraged the band to performGlenn Danzig era Misfits covers live.
2007's "Howlin' In The Night", was the band's debut release. A six song E.P. released through Dead Nation records on CD. The CD captured their live sound and energy and showcased Richie's vocals. In September 2007 "Howlin' In The Night" reached No.6 in 4ZzZ's top 20, above Tomahawk, Zombie Ghost Train and Reel Big Fish. Shannon Mark left the band for unknown reasons soon after it's release.They quickly recruited drummer Danny FT (long time friend of Richie's) of Vicious fame and continued to play shows to promote the release of "Howlin' In The Night". With Danny's joining, the band played their songs much faster and aggressively when performing live than previously with drummer Shannon Mark.

The Future

Zebra Rodeo have recorded a follow-up to their debut release "Howlin' In The Night". A 6 song E.P. which will be entitled "Burnin' In The Light", with Danny FT performing drums on the recording. The expected release date is unknown but is expected in the first half of 2008. Two tracks (including the title track) off this yet to be released E.P. can be previewed on their MySpace. [MySpace |id=zebrarodeo]

Discography

E.P.s

*"Howlin' In The Night" (2007)
*"Burnin' In The Light" (2008)

References

* [http://www.aria.com.au/pages/httpwww.aria.com.aupageshttpwww.aria.com.aupagesaria-charts-new-releases-APR.htm Zebra Rodeo in the ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) charts]
* [http://www.4zzzfm.org.au/nowplaying/index.cfm?action=dsp_songs&top20ID=174&startrow=14.html Zebra Rodeo chart at No.6 in 4ZzZ top 10 for September 2007]
* [http://www.triplejunearthed.com/Artists/View.aspx?artistid=1630 Zebra Rodeo recognised/published on Australian National radio station Triple J]
* [http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=6767545 Zebra Rodeo performing (live) The Misfits - Astro Zombies]

External links

* [http://zebrarodeo.com The Official Zebra Rodeo website]
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