BIOGRAPHY

Mickey Finn * Jimmie Romero * Billy Rowe * Scott Richards * Al Serrato

Founded in 1983 by guitarists Billy Rowe and Fernie Rod, JETBOY continues to carry their style of Rock N’ Roll into the 21st century with the same fury that existed 34 years ago. Long recognized as one of the perfecters of the glam genre, JETBOY was one of a handful of acts that got the attention of music fans and record executives alike. While Hollywood was loaded with musical talent, San Francisco had but one true leader at the time, and that leader was JETBOY. Now a cross-generational powerhouse, JETBOY is experiencing a resurgence in popularity that can only be attributed to their musical relevance. Rock N’ Roll fans the world over are beginning to revisit the music that helped to shape a generation, and is now becoming the soundtrack for their offspring. Songs like Feel the Shake, Heavy Chevy, Stomp it (Down to the Bricks), and their up rocked up version of Folsom Prison Blues have struck a chord with an increasingly more discerning audience. Celebrating their 25th anniversary In 2008, the founding members of JETBOY (Billy Rowe, Fernie Rod and Mickey Finn) are dedicated to bringing the party atmosphere back to Rock N’ Roll. Having finished a triumphant reunion tour that saw the band playing major stages like Rocklahoma, The South Texas Rock Fest, Rock the Bayou and M3. In 2010 JETBOY entered the studio to record new material for the first time In 19 years. Twenty years after the release of the highly acclaimed second album Damnednation, JETBOY recorded an E.P., Off Your Rocker. Off Your Rocker was released on March 2, 2010 via iTunes and Amazon.com and as critics noted Is their best work yet. JETBOY has continued to gain in popularity, and has been continuously playing to large crowds at festival dates across the United States for the past few years including Rocklahoma, The South Texas Rock Fest, Rock the Bayou & The M3 Festival two times. The band also did their first ever European tour in November-December 2011 along with supporting acts such as Alice Cooper, Skid Row and Michael Monroe. On June 1st 2012 JETBOY cellebrated their 25 year reunion for their debut album ‘Feel The Shake’ at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood. The show was also a release party for the movie ‘Rock Of Ages’ which JETBOY had a few images throughout the film. The line- up for this show included all original members with a surprise appearance by their second bass player Sami Yaffa Ex Hanoi Rocks and current Michael Monroe Band. This was the first time they all shared the stage together in over 20 years. January 25th 2014 during NAMM weekend JETBOY co-headlined the Whisky A Go-Go with pals Faster Pussycat to a sold out crowd to celebrate the clubs 50 year anniversary. JETBOY played the Cathouse Rockin’ The Meadows Festival which took place on August 15th 2015 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine Ca. On November 5th 2016 the band played the Roxy in Hollywood for the 30th anniversary and final Cathouse celebration. On June 30th 2017 29 years after it's original release, Rock Candy Records reissued 'Feel The Shake' special deluxe collectors edition CD, fully remastered audio, 16 page full color booklet, 4000 essay about the making of the album, new interview and enhanced artwork. In June 2017 the band signed a deal with Italian based label Frontiers Records. The band will record a full length album for the first time in over 20 years, Release date scheduled for 2018.