NRBQ
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NRBQ in 2007
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Genres | Rock, country, folk, jazz rock, R&B |
| Years active | 1966-present |
| Labels | Various |
| Website | www.nrbq.com |
| Members |
Terry Adams Scott Ligon Casey McDonough John Perrin |
| Past members |
Joey Spampinato Tom Ardolino Johnny Spampinato Al Anderson Steve Ferguson Frank Gadler Tom Staley Ken Sheehan Pete Donnelly Conrad Choucroun Bobby Lloyd Hicks |
NRBQ is an American rock band founded in 1966. It is known for its live performances, containing a high degree of spontaneity and levity, and blending rock, pop, jazz, blues and Tin Pan Alley styles. Its members are the quartet of pianist Terry Adams, bassist Casey McDonough, guitarist Scott Ligon and drummer John Perrin. Some of the most notable members in the band's long history are bassist Joey Spampinato, guitarists Steve Ferguson and Al Anderson, and drummer Tom Ardolino.
The abbreviation "NRBQ" stands for New Rhythm and Blues Quartet (originally Quintet).
The band's music is a blend of styles from rockabilly to Beatles-influenced pop to Thelonious Monk-inspired jazz. They have attracted fans as diverse as Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Keith Richards, and Penn & Teller. NRBQ songs have been performed by Bonnie Raitt, Los Lobos, Dave Edmunds, and many others. Also, the group served as the unofficial "house band" for The Simpsons for the season 10-12 period in which NRBQ fan Mike Scully was head writer and executive producer. NRBQ allowed several of their songs to be used on The Simpsons, including "Mayonnaise and Marmalade", written specifically for the show. The band also appeared in animated form and on camera during the end credits to perform the show's theme song during the episode "Take My Wife, Sleaze" and to perform Edmunds's cover of "Me & The Boys". The band also recorded a song entitled "Birdman" for an episode of Space Ghost Coast to Coast entitled "Pilot". The group appeared in feature films, including Day of the Dead, Shakes the Clown, and 28 Days. Their song "Down in My Heart" was featured in the series finale of Wilfred.
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