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Calvin James and Bad Influence performs a unique blend of blues, R&B and REAL
rock and roll. Members Jim Johnson (lead guitar/vocals) and Don Larson
(bass/vocals) started the Underbeats, the Twin Cities hottest rock band of
the '60s. Later as Gypsy they were the house band at Whisky A-Go-Go and
toured with the Guess Who. They are joined by Bill Miller on keys/vocals
(Accents, Gestures, The Troop, Comfort Station), Dan Elliott on drums/vocals
(Del Shannon, Gary U.S. Bonds, Righteous Brothers) and Rick O'Dell on tenor
sax (Lamont Cranston, Doug Maynard). Covers include Willie Dixon, Muddy
Waters, Elmore James, Howlin' Wolf, Wilson Picket, Chuck Berry, Elvis, Doobie
Brothers, Gypsy. They shine on originals by James C. Johnson including
"Unbreakable" and "Rogue's Moon" (blues), "Woman Can't Hide Love" and
"Too Hard to Love You" (R&B), "Money Side of Town" (country). The Web
site contains bios, pictures, booking info, current schedules and maps to all
venues.
Web: www.calvinjames.com
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