Royal Crown Revue | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles |
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| Labels | BYO, Surfdog, Warner Bros. |
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| Website | royalcrownrevue |
Royal Crown Revue was a band formed in 1989 in Los Angeles, California. [2] They have been credited with starting the swing revival movement. [2] [3]
The band contained Mark and Adam Stern. [4] Other members included Daniel Glass, Scott Steen, James Achor, Veikko Lepisto, and Bill Ungerman. [5]
After appearing in the movie The Mask , Royal Crown Revue began a residency at the Derby in Los Angeles. [6]
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