The Firebirds, as “good old garage rockers from Groningen” they describe themselves on their FB-site, originated in 1991 from the Five Fantastic Firebirds with the guitarists Albert Jan Scheper and Hans Dallinga, but only Hans remained until today.
The band plays covers of obscure bands from the heydays of rock-&roll in the early sixties, instrumental material from the Ventures or Davie Allan, but also songs by the Kinks, the difference...the Firebirds play the songs much rawer and faster than the original versions. For years, the Firebirds entertained their fans perfectly in clubs with this awesome mix of wild rock'n roll and dirty surf instrumentals. In 2000 they released their selftitled debut album on “My First Sonny Weismuller Recordings”. 16 tracks (incl. 5 bonus tracks) that come in the same way. The Firebirds master the authentic rock 'n' roll sound like the best. Full of fire the guitars scream through the elementary sixties sound. Nothing but homage.
Hans
Dallinga - Guitar
Titus Smid - Bass Guitar
Arnold Veenkamp - Drums
Gerhard Rinsma - Guitar
André Dodde - Organ
Firebirds - Firebirds (My First Sonny Weismuller Recordings 2000) FLAC 320
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Many thanks Pubbi for another great garage disc.
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No worries Phil, have good times with the Firebirds.
DeletePure energy, great thanx Pubbi !
ReplyDeletePure energy for a lot of fun, many thanx for your comment dado.
DeleteReally enjoying this fine rocknroll band. Thanks, Pubbi!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Lester, I'm glad that I could pleasure you with the awesome sounds of the Firebirds.
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