Big Guitars from Texas is/was an Austin supergroup that features Frankie Camaro (Dino Lee, Dragstrip, Moto-X), Don Leady (Leroi Brothers, Tailgators), Evan Johns (H-Bombs), Denny Freeman, Mike Buck (Fabulous Thunderbirds, Leroi Brothers) and Keith Ferguson (Fabulous Thunderbirds, Tailgators). “Guitar Army” – from their 1985 album, Trash, Twang & Thunder – garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
“Ride of the Ruthless” is another great track from this album:
“Ride of the Ruthless“
Big Guitars From Texas (1985)
The following year’s album, That’s Cool, That’s Trash – More Big Guitars From Texas, saw release in France (New Rose) and the UK (Demon). Rkyodisc would compile both albums onto a single CD for reissue in 1988.
Debut LP
All of the band members (except for departed bassist, Keith Ferguson) reunited Valentine’s Day 2013 for a benefit to help bandmate, Evan Johns —
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LINK to Guitar Armies on Zero to 180
