NRBQ

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NRBQ
NRBQ in 2007
NRBQ in 2007
Background information
OriginLouisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres
Years active1966–2004, 2007, 2011–present
LabelsVarious
MembersTerry Adams
Scott Ligon
Casey McDonough
John Perrin
Past membersJoey Spampinato
Tom Ardolino
Johnny Spampinato
Al Anderson
Steve Ferguson
Frank Gadler
Tom Staley
Ken Sheehan
Pete Donnelly
Conrad Choucroun
Bobby Lloyd Hicks
Joe Camarillo
WebsiteNrbq.com

NRBQ is an American rock band founded by Terry Adams (piano), Steve Ferguson (guitar) and Joey Spampinato (bass).[1][2] Originally the "New Rhythm and Blues Quintet", the group was formed circa 1965.[3][4][5] Adams disbanded it for a time, and the group re-formed in 1967.[1][2][6] The quartet 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.[1][7]

From 1974 to 1994, the band included pianist Adams, bassist Spampinato, guitarist Al Anderson, and drummer Tom Ardolino. This is considered the classic lineup of the group.[8] Its current membership includes Adams, bassist Casey McDonough, guitarist Scott Ligon, and drummer John Perrin. Other members in the band's long history include guitarist Johnny Spampinato; drummer Tom Staley, and vocalist Frank Gadler.

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  2. ^ a b Shanahan, Mark. "Is that you, NRBQ?". Boston.com. Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  3. ^ Marsh, Steven. "NRBQ Rocking 50 Years". lohud.com. USA Today Network. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  4. ^ Layman, Will. "NRBQ: NRBQ". Spectrum Culture. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  5. ^ Edelstein, Art. "NRBQ: 50 Years of Rock History". The Barre Montpelier Times Argus. Brunswick Publishing LLC. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  6. ^ Baldwin, Brent. "NRBQ's Terry Admas Talks About Staying Honest on the Band's 50th Anniversary". Style Weekly. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  7. ^ Freedman, Sam. "N.R.B.Q. R.S.V.P." Rolling Stone. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  8. ^ Nelson, Elizabeth (January 13, 2012). "New NRBQ living up to expectations". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 24, 2024.