
Rattlesnake Kings
860 plays
10,449 views
10,449 views
Marty Mendoza's
Rattlesnake Kings-
50's bop, 60's pop, with a pinch of country. That's the new sound emerging from southern Arizona's newest alternative country artist, "Marty Mendoza's Rattlesnake Kings". Spilling over the brim of the Grand Canyon to the rest of the country, and the rest of the world.
Band/artist history
Originally a studio project.
Formed in December of 1998 with an old acoustic guitar and some songs, And with the help of many friends and artist, "MM RSK's" project was recorded and became bigger than a studio project. Now after being released, it has become one of the most requested indie albums in the Arizona music market, which includes a few radio stations and major country clubs in Arizona. Group members that participated in the making of MM RSK's are: Marty Mendoza-L.vocals, B. vocals, bass guitars, electric guitars, and all acoustic guitars. Noel Desilets-all drums, Jadi Norris-all guitar leads, Lizzie Grey, Timothy Jay, Leigh Lawson (Spiders and Snakes-Hollywood, Ca)- Guitars, bass and rhythm shaker. Ace- acoustic leads. and my daughter, Nicolene Mendoza- b. vocals. Recorded & Produced by Robb Hume. Music style: Acoustic Rock/ Alternative Country. Similar Artists: Hank Williams Sr. Mike Ness, Hank Williams III, Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Ricky Martin, and Enrique Iglesias.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Only on special occassions. Mostly radio and television spots/interviews.
Your musical influences
For this album/project, it has been Hank Williams Sr. Mike Ness, Hank Williams III, Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Brenton Wood, Gary Alan, Dwight Yoakam, Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias. And Motley Crue. Ha!
What equipment do you use?
Started with an old acoustic guitar. Flavoured with some drums, bass, electric guitars, and some beer!
Anything else?
Been Performing since the age of 7. Other music groups I've been involved with:
St. Asylum 1988-1991 (christian rock) no website
Ash Black 1991-2000 (hard rock)http://www.geocities.com/spidersandsnakesrock/ab.html
Rattlesnake Kings 1998-Present (alternative country/folk rock)http://www.geocities.com/rattlesnakeking
Killer 2001-2003 (alice cooper tribute)http://www.geocities.com/alicekillertribute
Spiders and Snakes 2001-2003(w/ Lizzie Grey, hollywood rock)http://www.geocities.com/spidersandsnakesrock
SANGRONEZ 2003 -Present (hard rock en español)http://www.sonicbids.com/sangronez
leeleemylove's station
3 songs · 2 artists
By @leeleemylove
liheni's station
13,700 songs · 3806 artists
By @liheni
JANEKS' STATIONS-#1
30,055 songs · 6329 artists
MANY MORE FAVORITIES
By @JANEKS' STATIONS
chevro's station
4,333 songs · 1686 artists
By @chevro
Keep up the good work.
Who knows, we may see each other on the road someday...
Andrew Bray
Southern Limits
All comments (2)
860 plays
10,449 views
10,449 views
Admin
Marty
@mhaviik
Keep up the good work. Who knows, we may see each other on the road someday... Andrew Bray Southern Limits