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| ...was where it was! |
| Babyfat was a funk rock band that was together from 1989 - early 2000's. Click here to check out the music Band Members Charlie Hornfeck: Vocals, Guitar, Cowbell Rob Hornfeck: Guitar, Guitar Synth, Vocals Jamal Jones: Bass, Keyboards, Vocals The band had quite-a-few drummers, to say the least. See bottom of page for more info. Timeline This will be updated as the band remembers things 1989: First gig at 1311 Grove Ave. 1990: First gig at Lucky's, spending first gig pay on biscuits and gravy at the Hardee's across from the club. First cassette tape released. Opening for DU. 1991: Opening for Egypt. Gig at Ferrum College...while driving to the show, Rob almosts goes off the road when hears "Velvis" on radio. Gigs at The Wave in Fairfax City. Opening for / meeting the Allmighty Senators. Opening for the band Everthing (e:) in VA Beach. Gigs at Frat Parties. Getting opening gigs at The Bayou. Opening for The Yams From Outer Space. 1992: Gigs at Mex-Econo's in Nags Head NC. 1994: First CD (the fat baby disc). 1995: A 1978 Dodge Sportsman van is purchased, and becomes the band van. I think we started playing the PIt in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Crazy times in Norfolk at Friar Tuck's. 1996: Midwest tour opening for Billygoat. Opening for Average White Band in Norfolk, VA. 1997: Crazy Pitch Magazine parties at Ball's Bluff Tavern in Leesburg, VA. "Three Hits and a Party" CD is released. 1998: Sam Goody's "Best Unsigned Band in America" 1999: Jager sponsorship...Gig in NYC, then all-night drive to Camp Woodward (Amish folks on the road @ 4 am)...crazy gig with Less Traveled, Sam Gunderson, and Blue Miracle at a hotel in West VA. 2000: Playing before Redskins outside of FedEx Field. New Year's at the Silver Cloud in Buxton, NC. "Tested on Animals" CD is released. 2001: House of Blues in Las Vegas Early 2000's: Wilderness Jam Reunion shows Babyfat's Drummers Some of these drummers played with Babyfat for a few years, others only a few gigs. Gary Winesett Russ Stockton John Davis Rich DeJong Joey McDaniel Nate Panning Tony Jones Jeff Essex Alex Bach Gogo Ray Kevin Murphy Dave Previ Jason "Mole" Hicks To the drummers on this list: If we parted on bad terms, B-fat apologizes. Contact us and let's knock a few back. If you think you played drums with Babyfat, contact Rob to be put on this list. |
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