Redbone (band)

I played bass. Seger and 3DD lead singer, Brad Arnold, both sing on "Landing In London" on the album Seventeen Days. Now led by Pat Vegas alone (Lolly left in 1995, Tony Bellamy sometimes after that), Redbone is still active.What happened to drummer George Spanos? George and I played together in Detroit in the early 70s. Seger was recording at the same studio as 3 Doors Down when 3DD's manager asked if he would sing on their album. The line-up of Redbone was not constant, but Tony Bellamy (guitar, piano and vocals) was a part of the core. Also during 2004, Seger was working on his first new album in 10 years, titled Face the Promise; release of this disc is thought to be delayed until some time in 2005. Playing pretty commercial rock music with latin roots, with similiaritations to the likes of Santana and War, they saw their breakthrough with the single Maggy in 1970, and had two other single hits - The Witch-Queen of New Orleans (with its characteristic wao-wao-wao-wao backing vocals) in 1971 and Come and Get Your Love in 1975. Seger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 15, 2004.

The band was formed in Los Angeles, California by the brothers Pat Vegas (bass and vocals) and Lolly Vegas (guitar and vocals), two Native Americans, in 1968. Seger's classic take on life on the road, "Turn the Page", was later covered by Metallica. Redbone was an American rock group in the 1970s. Other familiar Seger songs include "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man", "Night Moves", and "Hollywood Nights", but his most recognizable songs are almost certainly "Old Time Rock and Roll" (featured in the film Risky Business) and "Like a Rock" (the latter being most familiar to many younger Americans through its association with a long-running Chevrolet ad campaign). The Essential Redbone (compilation, 2003). Later in his career, Seger mellowed somewhat and he had a series of hits in the '80s with such mid-tempo ballads as "We've Got Tonight" and "Against the Wind". Redbone and Wet Willie: Take Two (2002). Seger's early work is hard-rocking and shows the influence of fellow Michiganers Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels as well as pioneer rock-and-rollers such as Chuck Berry.

To the Bone (compilation, 1998). Seger's successes paved the way for other heartland rockers including John Mellencamp and the Michael Stanley Band. Golden Classics (compilation, 1996). As such he is often dismissed as a poor man's Bruce Springsteen, though this is an unfair comparison since Seger's career as a professional musician predates Springsteen's by five years. Great Songs (Come and Get Your Love) (compilation, 1995). Seger is known as a workhorse midwestern roots-rocker who dealt with blue-collar themes and toured constantly in support of his frequent album releases. Redbone Live (1994). He is best known for his work with the Silver Bullet Band, a group he formed in 1974.

Cycles (1978). Seger started his musical career in the 1960s in his native Detroit as a singer and as the leader of the Bob Seger System. The Best of Redbone (compilation, 1976). Robert Clark "Bob" Seger (born May 6, 1945) was an important figure in American rock and roll and pop music in the 1970s and 1980s, and continues to be influential today. Come & Get Your Redbone (compilation, 1975). Extensive fan website (http://www.segerfile.com). Wovoka (1974). Official website (http://www.bobseger.com).

Beaded Drums Through Turquise Eyes (1974). Face the Promise (due for release in 2005). Message From a Drum (1972). It's a Mystery (1995). Already Here (1972). The Fire Inside (1991). Redbone (1970). Like a Rock (1986).

Potlash (1970). The Distance (1982). Nine Tonight (1981). Against the Wind (1980). Stranger in Town (1978).

Night Moves (1976). Live Bullet (1976). Beautiful Loser (1975). Seven (1974).

Back in '72 (1973). Smokin' O.P.'s (1972). Brand New Morning (1971). Mongrel (1970).

Noah (1969). Ramblin' Gamblin' Man (1969).