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Rocking Scoundrels
Rocking Scoundrels were a 3-piece rock band from Los Angeles, CA. Throughout their 12 year existence, the band incorporated a variety of styles into their music including punk, rock & roll, classic rock, and even rockabilly in the later years. Rocking Scoundrels were formed in 2002 by British guitarist and chief songwriter Dave Haynes. Along with original members Darren Edwards (Drums) and Brian "Chewy" James (Bass), the band played regularly across the Los Angeles club scene.

Rocking Scoundrels independently released 6 albums and 1 EP before finally breaking up at the end of 2014.

The band had some songs placed in the movie Pawns Move (2011), and in two documentaries; Behind the Mask (2006), and Why We Ride (2008).

Rocking Scoundrels (2002-2014)
The band played their first ever show on July 25th 2002 at Paladino's nightclub in Tarzana, CA. The original lineup of Dave, Darren and Brian recorded the first 4 Rocking Scoundrels albums.

A lineup change in 2010 introduced Mike Morrison (Drums) and Robert O' Shaunnessy (Bass) to the band. This lineup also saw a change direction to a rockabilly style with the release of their acclaimed Motorbike Rock album. The bands final album Cafe Racer was a hybrid rockabilly/rock offering that included new members Dave Dalessandro (Drums) and Leon "lEE" Johnson (Bass).

Soon after the release of Cafe Racer, Bob Emerson replaced Leon on bass guitar and played with the band until their last show at T Boyles Tavern, Pasadena, CA, on Nov 1st 2014.

After the band
Dave Haynes released a solo album: Dave Haynes "Get Some" in May 2020 (read album review).

Darren Edwards founded and played with the Red Dragons.

Brian "Chewy" James played with Judge Jackson, Bo & the Blues Drivers, and Weekend Warriors.

Micheal Morrison joined Uncle Tikki.

Robert O' Shaunnessy moved to Atlanta and played with Crypt 24 and Sleazy Cheetah.

Bob Emerson founded Bobby Jed's Gold Rush Acoustic band.

Leon "lEE" Johnson is an accomplished producer and musician.