Royal Crown Revue - King Of Gangster Bop (1991)

"The Royal Crown Revue (RCR) is a band formed in 1989 in Los Angeles, California. With the West Coast flanked by grunge bands to the north and hair bands to the south, singer EDDIE NICHOLS and tenor man MANDO DORAME decided it was time for something completely different. Drawing from collective roots in Southern California punk, rockabilly, East Side R&B and NYC street corner doo wop, the two began experimenting with a hybrid of roots styles, creating original music that drew its inspiration from the past, but was firmly placed in the present (and unknowingly) the future!

By 1991, RCR had released it's first album, KINGS OF GANGSTER BOP, and was ceaselessly touring America and Europe, playing hundreds of shows to fans thrilled to hear a new genre of American music. The band also caused a stir with their love for all things vintage. From razor-sharp double-breasted suits to fedoras, hand painted 40's ties, vintage instruments, cars and furniture - the band embraced the retro lifestyle to its fullest. In city after city, the band's enthusiastic approach inspired fans to make their own connections with classic American culture and thus began the scene that would soon become a full-scale movement. "
Please visit www.rcr.com

Their first album was released in 1991 under BYO Records

Tracklisting
1. Hey Pachuco
2. Inner City Swing
3. Spanky's In The Kitchen
4. Jumpin In G
5. Stormy Weather
6. Cold Shower
7. Daydreamin
8. Zip Gun Bop
9. Elevator Operator
10. Swingin All Day
11. Be Bop For Boo