Crash Kings Are Guitar-Free, And Plan To Stay That Way
Crash Kings are doing their best to differentiate themselves from other groups. The rockers have one unique trait -- there is no guitar player in the group. Frontman Tony Beliveau says that was intentional, noting when he and his brother Mike, the band's bassist, talked about their group they wanted to, quote, "figure out a way to do it without guitar." He says he thinks they've been successful in bypassing the standard rock instrument.
Beliveau says their unusual sound helped land them their record deal with Linda Perry's label, and adds that she's encouraged them to remain guitar-free. Crash Kings' music has a certain guitar-like sound to it which comes from a clavinet -- an instrument Tony plays that combines a keyboard with strings. Crash Kings are promoting their self-titled debut album, which features the hit "Mountain Man." |