The Brandos

The Brandos
The Brandos 2017 at the Blacksheep Festival, Germany
The Brandos 2017 at the Blacksheep Festival, Germany
Background information
OriginNew York City, New York, U.S.
GenresRoots rock
Rock
Years active1985 – present
LabelsRelativity
Geffen
RCA
SPV GmbH
Blue Rose
MembersDave Kincaid
Past membersErnie Mendillo
Ed Rupprecht
Larry Mason
Scott Kempner
Frank Funaro
Frank Giordano
Tom Goss
Tom Engels
Christopher Layer
Jim Mastro
Patrick Fitzsimmons
JF Vergel
Ziga Stanonik
Eric Ambel
Phil Cimino

The Brandos are an American rock band formed in 1985 in New York City by Dave Kincaid (vocals, guitar), Ernie Mendillo (bass, vocals), Ed Rupprecht (guitar, vocals) and Larry Mason (drums, vocals).

The Brandos achieved commercial success in the United States in 1987 with the release of their first album, Honor Among Thieves and the single "Gettysburg." They have also established a strong fan base in Europe, where they have done promotion and extensive touring since the late 1980s. They have occasionally made it high on the record charts in countries such as the Netherlands.

In 2010 the recordings from the 2004 Irish Tour were mixed and the live album David Kincaid and The Brandos - Live in Europe was released on Dec. 1, 2010 and distributed in Europe by Blue Rose. The only current member of The Brandos is singer, guitarist and songwriter Dave Kincaid.