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George Lynch/RadioKing - The Aardvark, 12/16/05
Local band RadioKing opened with a nice set of originals, including “Change” and “Goodbye.” Unlike so many boring, follow-the-trend or Pantera wannabe bands, these guys have potential.
After a LONG set change, former Dokken guitarist George Lynch finally took the stage to the delight of the crowd. Unfortunately, the set was plagued by every sound problem imaginable! Luckily, the crowd was forgiving and just happy to see their hero perform in such an intimate setting. Vocalist Andrew Freeman, talented bassist Martin Andersson and drum legend Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath/Dio) backed George. Though no Don Dokken, Freeman did a great job, especially on heavier material like “Lightning Strikes” and “Kiss of Death.” Lynch was in top form; soloing and shredding like a madman. Other highlights included Lynch Mob’s “River of Love” and “For A Million Years,” Dokken’s “Unchain the Night,” “Breaking the Chains” and Lynch’s signature instrumental, “Mr. Scary.” (Andy Laudano)
- Andy Laudano - Harder Beat
George Lynch/RadioKing - The Aardvark, 12/16/05
Local band RadioKing opened with a nice set of originals, including “Change” and “Goodbye.” Unlike so many boring, follow-the-trend or Pantera wannabe bands, these guys have potential.
After a LONG set change, former Dokken guitarist George Lynch finally took the stage to the delight of the crowd. Unfortunately, the set was plagued by every sound problem imaginable! Luckily, the crowd was forgiving and just happy to see their hero perform in such an intimate setting. Vocalist Andrew Freeman, talented bassist Martin Andersson and drum legend Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath/Dio) backed George. Though no Don Dokken, Freeman did a great job, especially on heavier material like “Lightning Strikes” and “Kiss of Death.” Lynch was in top form; soloing and shredding like a madman. Other highlights included Lynch Mob’s “River of Love” and “For A Million Years,” Dokken’s “Unchain the Night,” “Breaking the Chains” and Lynch’s signature instrumental, “Mr. Scary.” (Andy Laudano)
- Andy Laudano - Harder Beat
RadioKing, Edge of Chaos & Maxfield Parish @ O'Rileys 3/4/06
O'Rileys recovered from their Hip Hop Night by slinging some tight and talented music - Prog and Power.
Headliners RadioKing, with not one, but TWO talented guitarists, ripped power chords and solos any 80's Metal fan would love. "Follow Me", "Turn Away" and "Death Dodger" were a guitar-lovers dream, thanks to Jimmy Adcock and Mark Stroface'. John Cruz (bass) and Scott Crawford (drums) made sure no one sat still, while singer Lex Jamison belted out vein popping vocals. Get to one of their shows SOON!
Mark Beneventi - Harder Beat magazine - Mark Beneventi - Harder Beat/March 06'
RadioKing, Edge of Chaos & Maxfield Parish @ O'Rileys 3/4/06
O'Rileys recovered from their Hip Hop Night by slinging some tight and talented music - Prog and Power.
Headliners RadioKing, with not one, but TWO talented guitarists, ripped power chords and solos any 80's Metal fan would love. "Follow Me", "Turn Away" and "Death Dodger" were a guitar-lovers dream, thanks to Jimmy Adcock and Mark Stroface'. John Cruz (bass) and Scott Crawford (drums) made sure no one sat still, while singer Lex Jamison belted out vein popping vocals. Get to one of their shows SOON!
Mark Beneventi - Harder Beat magazine - Mark Beneventi - Harder Beat/March 06'
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RadioKing - self-titled
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Bio
Combining an eclectic variety of influences from all styles and genres ranging from old-school Rock and Soul to Modern Rock with grooves, RadioKing is on the way to creating their own unique style and sound by blending catchy, melodic hooks, well crafted songs, diverse and powerful vocals and expert musicianship that harkens back to the days where a successful and popular Rock band not only meant having great songs but being able to play your respective instrument with style, taste and perfection.
These are the elements that drive this Dallas based quintet to keep pushing the envelope in not only the art of songwriting and sonic experimentation but in pushing their playing to constant higher levels and doing so in a way that it doesn’t take away from but adds to the context of listener friendly songs that people can remember and sing along with regardless of how heavy, soft or pop oriented they may be.
Now that the band is getting set to take their elaborate, accessible rock 'n' roll on the road, RadioKing plans to spread their stirring sonic gospel the best way they know how; by getting onstage and doing what comes naturally.
RadioKing, formed in 2005 is comprised of former members of the Dallas based Rock band Seventh Veil and the addition of newcomer and rising young Superstar vocalist, Rus Chaney.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND TIDBITS:
RadioKing performance filmed for upcoming Independent Film by Director Taylor Hayden.
Live accoustic performance at Premiere screening of Taylor Hayden's independent full length film "Goreality", featuring actress' "Jael" from "America's Next Top Model", and "Isabelle" from Bravo Channel's "Make Me A Supermodel".
RadioKing's Debut self-titled CD to be used in soundtrack for four upcoming Independent Films by Taylor Hayden.
Mark Stroface' & Jimmy Adcock attending Winter NAMM in Anaheim, Ca representing Greg Bennett/Samick Guitars.
Performing at SXSW (South By Southwest) in March 2009 in Austin, Tx.
Main support for Scum of the Earth June 2008.
LIVE Intenet Radio Interview on the ArtistFirst Internet Radio Network in May 2008.
Debut CD released February 2008.
Support for national touring acts such as Days Of The New, Bad Company, Blue October, Dio, Enuff Z'Nuff, Fair To Midland, Faktion, Hurt, L.A. Guns, guitar legend George Lynch, Miser, Oleander, Red, Tesla, The Vanished, The X's, featuring Brett Scallions (former lead singer for FUEL), and Warrant.
Greg Bennett/Samick Guitars endorse Jimmy Adcock and Mark Strofacé.
Jimmy Adcock and Mark Strofacé plan to attend NAMM in Anaheim, CA, as artist representatives of Greg Bennett/Samick Guitars. Both have attended Summer NAMM 2007 in Austin, TX and Summer NAMM 2008 in Nashville, TN.
RadioKing is a featured performer at the First and Second Annual Texas Guitar Festival in Tyler, TX.
LIVE TV performance and interview on NBC affiliate Channel 56 in Tyler, TX, (east Texas).
Radioking is chosen to compete in the “2005 Sammy Hagar Shot at Cabo Wabo Battle of the Bands”.
Guitarist Jimmy Adcock awarded the 2003 / 2004 "Best Classic Rock Style Guitarist" title at Musicianwar.com.
Radioking logo placed on Blueprint Racing's IRL Indy car driven in the True Value 500 (cool, huh?!).
The band reached the “Gavin Top 40 Up & Coming” chart from generous airplay of first single "How I Feel" from Rubber America (Seventh Veil) throughout the Midwest, Southwest and the central United States.
Rubber America (Seventh Veil) voted one of the best CD's in the D/FW metroplex area by Harder Beat magazine, Andie Jones.
Cover story and featured write-up in Harder Beat magazine along with another feature write-up in Metal Edge magazine.
Have a regular touring schedule throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.
Recorded tracks for Vanilla Ice's (a.k.a. Robbie VanWinkle) hard edged comeback album in '99 (yet to be released to our knowledge . . . hey it was a paying studio gig; we can't help what he did before!).
Fan-base and mailing list is ever expanding throughout Texas and the rest of the U.S. through constant updates and promotions between the band and their fans.
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