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The Hi-Q's have been playing traditional rockabilly, wild rock n' roll and boppin' hillbilly in the Midwest (and now the rest of the world) since 2002. Continuing on in the rich musical history of Detroit, the Hi-Q's aim to bring HIGH QUALITY rock n' roll to the world! The Hi-Q's have shared the stage with the likes of Huelyn Duval, Jack Earls, Wildfire Willie and the Ramblers, Kim Lenz, the Tennessee Boys, Jesse Al Tuscan, the Horton Brothers, Boppin Steve, Big Sandy and the FlyRite Boys, Wayne Hancock, Deke Dickerson, the Star Devils, the Gin Palace Jesters, played the second Annual Motor City Spinout 2002, the Indianapolis Rockabilly Rebel Weekend 2003, the Hunnert Car Pileup 2003, VLV 2004, the High Rockabilly Weekend 2004 in Spain and other venues/events around the Midwest. Matt Strickland: Originally hailing from the badlands of Eastern, OH, Matt Strickland was found bopping frantically to the likes of Charlie Feathers, Johnny Burnette, Joe Clay, Lew Williams, Johnny Carroll and Jack Earls. Matt has been DJ'ing around Detroit for the past couple of years as half of DJ Hot Rod Gang and has played guitar and sang in a few local acts. A long time avid fan of rockabilly and 1950's rock n' roll, Matt belts out the vocals with that wild traditional hillbilly sound and adds a driving rhythm guitar to the Hi-Q's. Paul "Smokey" Cook: Originally from Jackson, MI, Paul 'Smokey Links' Cook started playing guitar professionally at the tender young age of 14 in a country band....and got paid with a chicken dinner!!! Smokey's been lighting the strings on fire with Detroit rockabilly acts for almost 10 years now including the Missing Links, the Big Barn Combo (Founder), Rumble and Tilt-a-whirl and is a current member of Jack Earls & the Jimbos. His guitar playing has been described as 'tough sounding' and has certainly helped to drive many a rockabilly fan into a frenzy. With the Hi-Q's, Smokey continues to add his great wild traditional sound of rockabilly and 1950's rock n roll Rudy Varner: A native of Flint, Michigan, Rudy Varner started playing rockabilly on the upright bass in the early 1990's. His smooth style, flawless timing and professional chops have added that traditional upright sound to several Detroit rockabilly bands including the Starlight Drifters. Rudy is also a current member of Jack Scott & the Top Ranks and Jack Earls & the Jimbos Loney Charles: Mr. Loneeeeeey Charles!!! Also a Flint native, Loney has been a staple drummer in the Detroit rockabilly scene since the early/mid-90's. Known for his willingness to play anytime, anywhere, Loney is a former member of the Big Barn Combo as well as a current member of Jack Scott & the Top Ranks and Jack Earls & the Jimbos. With a doctorate in pre-1960's rock n' roll, Loney's stripped down precision-style adds the perfect sound to the Hi-Q's. Check out the artist's website: http://www.eltororecords.com Track List: 1. Dirty White Bucks 2. Hi-Q Boogie 3. Bop Crazy Bop 4. Worn Out 5. Rock and Roll Guitars 6. I Wanna Live 7. Twenty One Days 8. Jungle Boy Jack 9. Speed Limit 10. Wiggle Walking Baby 11. Hop N Bop 12. All the Time Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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