Blankety Blank
Storming outta Atlanta, GA, and taking their kick- ass live show to the people is what is making Blankety Blank a household name. Well, at least in their own homes or apartments. Actually, one guy lives in his car but that wouldn't sound good on this bio. Here's the deal: If you want your party to be remembered as having THE BEST BAND, look no further! BB explodes onto the stage performing cover songs by Weezer, Sublime, Blur, Van Halen, Van Morrison, Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynrd, The Cure, White Stripes, Original songs, and oh so much more! Fans like Dre 3000 of Outkast, John Mayer, Cowboy Mouth, Barenaked Ladies, Kid Rock, and others have come to see BB rock the faces off unsuspecting crowds. The release of the much anticipated Blankety Blank CD, "Is This Your Pill?" has left audiences craving their unique sound and dynamic stage presence. BB's powerful and edgy sound is evident in their hits "#1 Fan" and "Supermodel", while their ability to allow you to mellow out comes through on the ballad "Flow". The INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION gave "Twisting the Knife" a SEMI-FINALIST award that helped propel the CD into the international spotlight. Blankety Blank's song, "Unhappy Hour," (from the "Something To Snack On" EP), brought home ROCK FINALIST AWARD from The JOHN LENNON SONGWRITING COMPETITION in 2003. MTV & VH1 have used several BB songs on the air & continue to do so every few months. Greg Roth - Better known as Roth, the lead singer hails from New York City and started his music career fronting a five-man vocal group while attending N.Y.U. As an 18 year old freshman, he found himself opening for such diverse acts as The Ramones, The Smithereens, and later, Harry Connick, Jr at the Greenwich Village jazz club Knickerbockers. He has played with or opened for Lenny Kravitz, John Mayer, Barenaked Ladies, Cowboy Mouth, Max Roach, Blondie, Patterson Hood of Drive By Truckers, Shawn Mullins, Vigilantes of Love, Billy Pilgrim, Asylyn, etc... William McNeil - Mississippi-born McNeil is one of Atlanta's finest guitarists. A master creator of melodically-bold riffs, with the ability to go from aggressive howls to sugary sweet tones, makes him a freak of nature. McNeil is also an accomplished pianist, drummer, bassist and singer! His vocal prowess is the foundation to the much-touted harmonies that everyone raves about. Gregg Shapiro - Bass player Gregg Shapiro honed his chops playing in various bands in New York City & Atlanta, GA, prior to join up with Blankety Blank. Shapiro's uniquely melodic and groove-oriented style has made him a sought-after studio performer. He provides backup vocals for BLANKETY BLANK and is also a gifted songwriter. Leirrie Valentin - Blankety Blank's newest member brings thunderous rhythmic grooves and solid backbeats to every song. He's so new, we really don't know much about him. Oh, well actually, he snores at night and he likes Snicker Bars.
Allman Brothers
Sweet Melissa
One Way Out
Southbound
Ramblin' Man
Blue Skies
AC/DC
Back In Black
Shook Me All Night Long
Bryan Adams
Summer Of 69
Blink 182
All The Small Things
Beastie Boys
Fight For Your Right
No Sleep Till Brooklyn
Blur
Song #2
Jimmy Buffett
Why Don't We Get Drunk & Screw
Margaritaville
The Beatles
Taxman
Hide Your Love Away
Drive My Car
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Garth Brooks
Friends In Low Places
Cake
You're Never There
I Will Survive
The Distance
The Clash
Should I Stay Or Should I Go
David Allan Coe
You Never Call Me By My Name
Collective Soul
Heavy (and others)
Jim Croce
Leroy Brown
The Cure
Heaven
Eric Clapton
Wonderful Tonight
Cocaine
Lay Down Sally
Bob Dylan
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Tangled Up In Blue
The Doors
L.A. Woman
Drivin' and Cryin'
Straight To Hell
The Eagles
Already Gone
Tequila Sunrise
Take It Easy
Hotel California
Foo Fighters
Breakout
Times like These
The Grateful Dead
Deep Elem Blues
Friend Of The Devil
Get Out My Life
Franklin's Tower
(Other tunes)
Jimi Hendrix
All Along The Watchtower
Crosstown Traffic
Little Wing
Hey Joe
Dave Matthews
What Would You Say
Ants Marching
Jimi Thing
Jimmy Eat World
The Middle
John Mellencamp
Pink Houses
Jack & Diane
Kiss
Rock-n-Roll All Night
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Home Alabama
Freebird
Bob Marley
Redemption Song
Stir It Up
I Shot the Sheriff
No Woman No Cry
Van Morrison
Brown-Eyed Girl
Domino
Moondance
Nirvana
All Apologies
(Other tunes)
Pearl Jam
Alive
Jeremy
Prince
Kiss
Tom Petty
Breakdown
Yer So Bad
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Give It Away
Higher Ground
The Ramones
Sedated
Radiohead
Creep
High and Dry
Karma Police
The Romantics
What I Like About You
Otis Redding
Dock of the Bay
The Rolling Stones
Let It Bleed
Can't Always Get What You Want
Sympathy For The Devil
Dead Flowers
Stone Temple Pilots
Interstate Love Song
Sublime
Santaria
Santana
Evil Ways
Black Magic Woman
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Pride & Joy
Couldn't Stand the Weather
Tommy Tutone
Jenny (867-5309)
Traffic
Feelin Alright
Violent Femmes
Blister In The Sun
Van Halen
You Really Got Me
Hank Williams, Sr.
Cheatin' Heart
Neil Young
Heart of Gold
Needle and the Damage Done
Hey hey my my
Rockin in the Free World
Hank Williams, Jr.
Family Tradition
The White Stripes
7 Nation Army
Weezer
Sweater Song
Island In The Sun
Hash Pipe
(Other tunes)
ZZ Top
La Grange
MANY MORE SONGS including....
Rocky Top... Uh, and, more tunes.
