Dead Boots

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Dead Boots
Origin Duxbury, Massachusetts, United States
Genres Rock, indie rock, alternative rock, garage rock revival, post-punk revival, pop rock
Years active2006–2015
LabelsNorth Street Records (as TAB the Band) Professor Vegas Music (as Dead Boots)
MembersAdrian Perry
Tony Perry
Ben Tileston
Lou Jannetty
Website Official website

Dead Boots were an American indie rock band from Duxbury, Massachusetts. The band was formerly known as TAB the Band. Formed in December 2006, the group consisted of brothers Adrian Perry (lead vocals/bass) and Tony Perry (guitar), and Ben Tileston (drums). Adrian and Tony Perry are both sons of Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry. In August 2008, Lou Jannetty (rhythm guitar) joined the band.

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History

The band has released four full-length albums: Pulling Out Just Enough to Win (Jan. 2008), Long Weekend (Aug. 2008), Zoo Noises (Jan. 2010), and Verónica (July 2013). Rolling Stone described the band as “…they play bluesy, sleazy guitar raunch,” and gave 3.5 stars to Pulling Out Just Enough to Win.

The band has toured the US, UK, and Canada as openers for the likes of Modest Mouse, Jane's Addiction, Slash, Stone Temple Pilots, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and Cage the Elephant. Festivals that the band has played include Lollapalooza, SXSW, Mountain Jam, CMJ Music Marathon, Download Festival, and Festival Dete De Quebec. They also headlined a John Varvatos Thursday Night Live event at 315 Bowery, and performed at the Boston Strong concert. And in 2011, Little Steven's Underground Garage on SIRIUS XM selected their song “Run Away” as the “Coolest Song in the World.” In 2015, the band released three covers: "Quinn the Eskimo (Mighty Quinn)," "Da Doo Ron Ron." and "I'm Into Something Good."

Members

Discography

Television, Film, & Other Placements

TV appearances and radio broadcasts

Music videos

Notes

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  2. "Jersey Shore | Songs from the Show | MTV". www.mtv.com. Archived from the original on 2010-08-21.

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