Kat Men is an American/British rockabilly band, formed in 2006 by former Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom, and Darrel Higham. The duo released its debut album, Kat Men in 2006, with a follow-up, The Kat Men Cometh, released in 2013.
Kat Men | |
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| Origin | Wisconsin |
| Genres | Rockabilly |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Decca Records |
| Members | Darrel Higham Slim Jim Phantom Al Gare |
| Past members | Gilby Clarke (2007-09) |
| Website | Official website |
In 2012, now former Imelda May bassist Al Gare joined the band.
History
editKat Men formed in 2006 when drummer Slim Jim Phantom and guitarist Darrel Higham met during a jam session at the Oneida Casino, in Wisconsin. The duo subsequently embarked upon a European tour, and recorded their debut studio album, Kat Men with former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke.[1][2] The duo continued to tour until 2009 before Higham departed in order to perform with his wife Imelda May. Phantom subsequently joined a reunited Stray Cats and performed in the band The Head Cat.
In 2011, the duo reunited and recorded a new studio album, The Kat Men Cometh, in 2012 for a March 25, 2013 release. Now former Imelda May bassist Al Gare joined the band's touring line-up in 2012, with the band scheduled to embark upon a UK tour in October 2012.[3][4]
In 2013, the band played at the Screamin' Festival.[5]
Discography
edit- Kat Men (2006)
- The Kat Men Cometh (2013)
References
edit- ^ "Slim Jim Phantom & Darrel Higham - Kat Men (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
- ^ "Robot Check". Amazon UK. Archived from the original on April 19, 2013. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
- ^ "Imelda May - Here come Kat Men". Facebook. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
- ^ "Kat Men". The Skinny. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
- ^ "Screamin' 2014 - 50's Rock & Rhythm Weekender". Screaminfestival.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2014-03-22.