Two Tons of Steel is an American musical group. They began in 1991, playing small clubs and private parties in San Antonio, Texas. Known originally as the
Dead Crickets, the band changed its name to Two Tons of Steel in 1997. As the story goes, the name change was prompted by a telephone call from Jerry Allison, drummer for
Buddy Holly & the Crickets. As Holly's Crickets were still active on the road, Mr. Allison was concerned that the rising popularity and fan base of the Dead Crickets was quickly expanding beyond the San Antonio music market and may create confusion for t…
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