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The Rock of 3 Decades
Thanks for visiting our site. The Trux consists of 4 talented musicians on stage along with several extremely supportive friends and family behind the scenes that help make this band look and sound great. The style of this group is mainly "3 Decades of Rock" from the 60s, 70s, and 80s with a couple of tunes from other eras, just to shake things up.
Amazingly enough, all four members have been connected in some way over a span of more than 20 years. After getting out of the US Navy in the fall of 1983, Ross invited Joe over to his house for a jam session in hopes of putting a band together. When nothing materialized from that, Ross joined Jim in a band called "Colt". Colt made many appearances in the Cedar Rapids / Marion area, playing in a variety of clubs, including "The Glass Parrot", "The RainTree Lounge", and "Kitty's Place" at the Longbranch Supper Club. When Colt broke up in the summer of 1984, Jim and Ross teamed up with Skip to form a band called "Spellbound". Spellbound toured in the southeast corner of Iowa, playing clubs like: "Dillions", "Gaucho's", "Kitty's", "King Tut's Lounge" of Cedar Rapids, "Fox's Lounge" of Ottumwa, IA, "OK Lounge" of Marion, IA, and "The Cavern" of Moline, IL. When Spellbound broke up in the fall of 1985, Ross rejoined the Navy. Jim, Skip, and Joe formed a band called, "Blue Collar Rock". After several name changes and varions personnel, Jim, Skip, and Joe played for years as a 3-piece band, calling themselves, "The Trux". When Ross could find time to take leave from the Navy, he would return to Iowa and visit his former bandmates at their various gigs. Ross retired from the Navy in 2000, but remained in the Virginia Beach, VA area, playing in various popular bands. When his last band broke up in 2005, he returned to his home of origin, and asked his former bandmates if they would like to add a keyboardist back into the line-up. Now, with a thicker, more orchestrated sound, The Trux continues to entertain audiences of all ages with great tunes of 3 decades.
We don't claim to be a great band, or a premier band, or the best band around. We let all the other bands claim that. In fact, we don't claim anything at all, except that we will try to bring you the best Classic Rock of 3 Decades. We let our fans do the bragging for us. All we do ask is that you come to one of our shows and you can decide what kind of band you think we are.
Also, in the near future, we will be introducing some new original music currently being produced in JTB studios. Please stay tuned to our site for upcoming bookings, sample sound bytes and just some info about what we're up to. We thank you in advance for stopping in and seeing us. We promise that you will not be disappointed. Remember the name "THE TRUX"....'cause...."WELL.... JUST BECAUSE!!
This isn't work....It's a Lifestyle!!
"...Your website is the best! I check it all the time for the schedule updates and new pics. Can't wait to see the band again..." Cheryl of Springville, IA, a regular at Dumas's Bar & Grill
"...A good friend of ours was at the Hog Wild Days in Hiawatha and she called us up, raving about this band, The Trux. We just had to see this band for ourselves, as we are HUGE classic rock fans..." Keri of Anamosa, IA, a regular at Scooters Bar & Grill
"...Hog Wild Days was fantastic. The Trux just played hit after hit, especially that Ride Captain Ride song by Blues Image..." Frank of Urbana, IA
"...We consider The Trux as our house band, because we get so many calls asking when they will play our place again..." Charlene, owner of Open Throttle in Shellsburg, IA
"... I've been coming to Concert In The Park for the last 2 years, and The Trux just rocked the place..." Toni of Robbins, IA
"...A really GREAT show! I have seen a lot of bands in this area and you play stuff that nobody else does..." Jon of Marion, IA
"... Just the band that is needed in this area. There are too many bands playing the same things. Your band can play Southern Rock, Blues, Dance, and Oldies just as well, and better than anybody else..." Jessie of Cedar Rapids, IA
"...I've seen your band 2 times at Dumas's, 1 time at Cocktails & Company, and 2 times at Frank's Place in Springville. I was impressed with each and every performance. Keep up the good work..." Don of Iowa City, IA
"...One of the best vocal bands, period! I'm impressed..." Traci of Manchester, IA
"...I still can't believe you played, "Riding The Storm Out" by REO Speedwagon. I just didn't expect that kind of sound from this group. Truly a classic song and you pulled it off with style. I hope you guys will play some Grand Funk Railroad in the future..." Doug of Lansing, MI
"...Thank you so much for playing at our party! You guys are awesome & were truly a hit!..." Jamie of Robbins, IA
Available for Weddings, Parties, and other special events.
Contacts:
E-mail: thetruxband@yahoo.com
Phone: (319) 373-0323
We will be glad to visit with you about your special event.
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