The Leonards
Los Angeles, California, United States
Music
Press
"Unquestionably, one of the best bands in Los Angeles." - Local Licks
"The brilliant simplicity of "She Said Goodbye" is about the best example of an unsigned band penning a song that KLOS would play every ten minutes if the band had a deal." - LA Music Connection
"The band has no pose to sell, just good tunes executed with verve and skill."
{ds} - Trouser Press
Solid as a rock, the Leonards are like a '60 Caddy plowing into an '06
Acura, sporting a musical knowhow that reaches back to Sun Studios. John Pozza establishes his role with some of the most catchy choruses (She Said Goodbye) caught by these ears in some time - with cool lyrics to boot. If'n bands like the Kings of Leon pump you up, then the Leonards may be a similar source of satisfaction. - CMJ New Music Report
The Leonards are back in the Motor City gearing up for their yearly Detroit/Hamtramck show Warning: Last year's event was a sellout ... so get there early. With the Switches (fresh from Lollapalooza) and Test Pilot at Small's, 10339 Conant St., Hamtramck; 313-873-1117. - Metro Times Detroit Aug 4 '07
Thursday Oct 25th, the Leonards will be heard during the bowling sequence on UGLY BETTY. 8:00 PT. - Leonards.com
Discography
The Leonards: Garage Sale
The Leonards: Blister
The Leonards: Self Titled EP Vinyl
Raji's: Beer Wine and Good Food Vol 1
LA One KROQ Compilation
Shreds Volume One
Photos
Bio
The Leonards play rock and roll, similar to Kings of Leon, but with an edge reflecting their love of The Rolling Stones, The Who, Beat Farmers, the Velvet Underground, and the MC5.
Drummer Nick played with Mary's Danish performing on "Don't Crash the Car Tonight." Most of the players are originally from Detroit. Regulars of the LA music scene, their music has been played by Rodney On The Rock, KROQ, KXLU, KCRW, Joe Benson, and heard nationally on college radio.
The Leonards are straight forward rock and roll. Which brings us back to the Michigan thing. There must be something diesel in the air or polluted in the water because bands from their neck of the woods play with a certain panache that reminds you that the Stooges and MC5 were playing punk way before '76. The Leonards image is more of an anti-image, they just want to rock.
Recent artists The Leonards played with:
Switches
Red Lightning
Groovy Rednecks
Pat Todd and The Rank Outsiders
Past artists The Leonards played with:
The Muffs, Sid Griffin, Dave Alvin, Peter Case
Bash & Pop, Rosie Flores, Food for Feet
The Sterilles, Red Lightning, The Pandoras
The Rave Ups, Mary's Danish, Tommy Stinson
Peter Holsapple, The Rain Parade, Dream Syndicate
The Beat Farmers, Pigmy Love Circus,
Thelonious Monster, The Pontiac Brothers
The Groovie Ghoulies, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Recent News:
The Leonards version of
"Left In The Dark" was heard
on an episode of UGLY BETTY.
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