Amish Mob
Amish Mob was founded in 1996 because we, as fans of true rock, were fed up with all of the same old crap we were being force-fed by the radio, and the dance happy bar bands that seem to all have the same set list. We play first and foremost to please ourselves, and other like-minded individuals as well, because we know that classic metal/hard rock is viable market that is largely overlooked, leaving the fans of hard rock music from the 70's & 80's feeling somewhat deserted. We decided to play music by bands we all love such as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, etc., and played many of the songs only their true fans would recognize and flip out when they hear them because "nobody ever plays this"!! It worked out beautifully. After several personnel changes we have been able to begin writing and recording our own music, which is what you hear on this website. Our true introduction is only just beginning.....
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We play live in various venues around Western Wisconsin mostly. One incident that really stands out was a night when Rob, one of our guitarists, tripped over his shoelace and fell backward 4 feet to a concrete floor, landing flat on his back at a big show. The bastard never missed a note, but ended up beating his machineheads back into place with a beer bottle backstage to continue playing his beloved Les Paul. What a trooper...
Your musical influences
This band is definitely influenced by bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Soundgarden etc...
What equipment do you use?
Gibson, Marshall, Hartke, Pearl
Anything else?
A new website is in the works, keep an open eye please!
