The name started as a joke, but it soon caught on. We stuck with the name because people recognized it and instantly connected it with other subtle things.

We love and live to play live. We will play anywhere, anytime, for anyone, and under any circumstances. Some of our fondest memories include playing on the bed of a flatbed at Youghstock, playing in the lobby of a movie theater, playing for two mother & daughter banquets, and playing on television twice for a high school quiz show. More recently, we played at a pro-life rally at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa.

The internet changes the music industry because it is a true indicator of what people want to hear. At the click of a button, they can listen to something that interests them. The internet drastically helps startup bands because they can get their music out to the public. Basically, the internet benefits the consumer by emersing them in many different styles of music and by motivating big name bands to produce good albums instead of one good song followed by a bunch of fluff. Also, because record companies fail to sign quality bands, the internet makes it possible for good bands to have a forum to present their sound.

Yes, no doubt we would still sign a contract. Our whole goal is to be able to play music anywhere, anytime, and by any means necessary. The only stipulation would be that we wouldn't sell out to any image besides our own. We would also still like to be able to "stick it to the man."

The Shockers started as a mere dream of guitarist David Means who desired to start a jam band. He later teamed up with drummer and songwriter Curtis Watkins. Together, they contemplated the intricacies of starting a band and realized they needed to start assembling a crew. Guitarist Ted Klorczyk was quickly acquired. These three individuals made up the original band lineup. After several gigs, a bass player was temporarily added, and the band jokingly picked the name of The Shockers when playing on television. The original trio continued searching for a permanent bass player, and soon found refuge in David Means' childhood friend, Paul Korns. The present lineup comprised of Means, Watkins, Klorczyk, and Korns has no intention of changing anytime soon. These four individuals intend to keep playing music and are bound determined to be rock stars. As a whole, they gather strength. Divided, no one individual stands out.

The Shockers are very much into ripping off nasty guitar solos and grooving to relentless jamming. However, they can play a more structured set, and they pattern themselves after a lot of classic rock such as: Eric Clapton, Robin Trower, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, old Aerosmith, Jeff Beck, Led Zeppelin, and the Allman Brothers Band. They also have modern influences such as: Joe Bonamassa, Three Doors Down, Stone Temple Pilots, and Nirvana. Along with electric music, The Shockers also have an acoustic side in which they bring in more complex song structure and harmony.

The Shockers' favorite place on earth is the downstairs of Curtis' house where they practice, rock out, record their own music, create musical fusion, melt faces and eat Mrs. Watkins' food.

David Means uses a custom built Stratocaster, a Fender Telecaster, and a Les Paul Classic through a Peavey Classic 50 to shred eardrums or a Hughes and Kettner amplifier to annihilate cochleas. Ted Klorczyk uses a Fender Stratocaster and a Schecter Jazz 6 through a Fender Blues Jr. with a Keeley Java Boost to literally light his amplifier on fire. Paul Korns uses an Warwick 5 string bass through a Carvin Pro Bass 200 to get the low frequency juices flowing. Curtis Watkins plays a Ludwig set with Istanbul and Zildjian cymbals and uses Vic Firth sticks.