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Back Door Slam is the name of the band started by Davy Knowles www.davyknowles.com on the Isle of Man in 2003/4. The band got its name from a Robert Cray song of the same name. Originally a four piece, with Castle Rushen High School friends Jamie Armstrong (bass), Ross Doyle (drums) and Brian Garvey (rhythm guitar), the band was torn apart in 2004 when Brian was killed in a car accident along with their close friend Richie Brookes.
Deciding to carry on in Brian’s memory, Davy, Jamie and Ross reformed the band, with Davy writing the emotional tribute to his friend & former bandmate, ‘Stay’, which was later to appear on a rare EP and on their debut album ‘Roll Away’. The trio recorded two EPs togethers, and played hundreds of gigs on their native Isle of Man before moving to London to live with Davy’s manager, Bob Miller (Corinne Bailey Rae, Christine Collister). After a handful of gigs in the UK, Jamie decided to pursue a career in music production and left the band to go to University.
In 2007, with a spot secured at the SXSW Festival in Texas, Davy and Ross recruited former schoolmate Adam Jones to replace Jamie on bass. Adam joined Back Door Slam for what turned out to be two extensive tours of the US lasting until January 2009.
On January 27th, 2009, a letter was posted on Back Door Slam’s website www.davyknowles.com , announcing that the band had ‘broken up’ and its members were pursuing different musical endeavors. The text of the letter is as follows:
Deciding to carry on in Brian’s memory, Davy, Jamie and Ross reformed the band, with Davy writing the emotional tribute to his friend & former bandmate, ‘Stay’, which was later to appear on a rare EP and on their debut album ‘Roll Away’. The trio recorded two EPs togethers, and played hundreds of gigs on their native Isle of Man before moving to London to live with Davy’s manager, Bob Miller (Corinne Bailey Rae, Christine Collister). After a handful of gigs in the UK, Jamie decided to pursue a career in music production and left the band to go to University.
In 2007, with a spot secured at the SXSW Festival in Texas, Davy and Ross recruited former schoolmate Adam Jones to replace Jamie on bass. Adam joined Back Door Slam for what turned out to be two extensive tours of the US lasting until January 2009.
On January 27th, 2009, a letter was posted on Back Door Slam’s website www.davyknowles.com , announcing that the band had ‘broken up’ and its members were pursuing different musical endeavors. The text of the letter is as follows:
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cbicudo wrote:
Sonzera!!!
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waahwaah wrote:
buenazo!!!
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WilliamNl wrote:
Check The Event GUITAR NIGHT from 29/10/2010 Sonny Landreth, Joe Satriani & Davy Knowles THE VIDEOS!: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=B69B3C248848CECC
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daltonic wrote:
The band is simply amazing... Cheers from Brasil.
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Rmalloy17 wrote:
ouside woman blues is the first blues song I learned to play. was inspired after hearing their version.
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Ezeebee wrote:
Love 'em. Also go to the school Davy and the original band went to =D
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eerrr wrote:
damn!!
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jsiminski wrote:
If you like Back Door Slam, check out English band 'The Brew' (not American one) -> www.the-brew.net Less bluesy, more rocknroll but still kick ass band!
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Valos_Atreide wrote:
These guys fucking rock.
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DrumGroover wrote:
really good modern blues. thanx for music guys
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FrikkiChikk wrote:
they are damn amazing :D
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superutentissim wrote:
looks like "good feelin' still somewhere in this planet" , isn?
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svampmoln wrote:
Our group "Retro rock" focuses on rock bands today rooted in the 60's and 70's rock. Welcome! http://www.last.fm/group/retro+rock
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NiteShok wrote:
These guys are playing One Movement For Music festival in Perth, Australia in October 2009. For more info see: http://www.onemovementword.com/2009/09/one-movement-showcase-music-festival-artists-third-announcement/
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LilianaD wrote:
Davy has so much energy, the Back Door Slam sounds classic but fresh, they were really impressive as opening band for Chickenfoot in Cleveland. I'll definitely be following them.
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Derrek13 wrote:
Just saw these guys at Lollapalooza in Chicago, they completely rock live.
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Tyrano wrote:
think it should be corrected to "Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam" since thats what the bands called now even though the bassist and drummer are different.
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Nilsen31 wrote:
http://www.last.fm/music/Back%2BDoor%2BSlam%2B%2526%2BDavy%2BKnowles
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Nilsen31 wrote:
Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam - 2nd album - "Coming Up For Air" is awesome!!! it's out on iTunes now and in stores in a couple weeks!!
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Guiii69 wrote:
awesome ! this band kick ass :D
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News
New dates with Rhythm Devils & Lick Library video
11 May 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/davyknowlesbackdoorslam
Davy will be playing a new string of dates with the legendary
members of the Rhythm Devils, to add to the ones already
listed. Basic details below, will add all links to the Shows
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dbehringer, leftykid7, citrusoro and 33 other people added Back Door Slam to their libraries. Wednesday afternoon
- Back Door Slam posted a news item ‘New dates with Rhythm Devils & Lick Library video’. November 2011
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- Back Door Slam posted a news item ‘All Sorts...’. November 2011
- Back Door Slam posted a news item ‘Isle of Man show to be streamed live tomorrow night!’. November 2011
- Back Door Slam posted a news item ‘Davy in SPACE!! & Frampton interview!! & New Tour Dates!!’. November 2011
- Back Door Slam posted a news item ‘IOM, London and Australia dates announced’. November 2011
- Back Door Slam posted a news item ‘Autumn Tour Dates, Forum & other stuff’. November 2011
- Back Door Slam posted a news item ‘a little housekeeping.. :)’. November 2011
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