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Johnny G. d'Artenay: Bass guitar, Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Vocals | Jon Harford: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Vocals | Michael P. Hunter: Bass guitar | Robin Henkel: Dobro, Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Percussion | Hal "Junior" Smith: Drums

Genre: Acoustic, Country, Rockabilly

RIYL: Johnny Cash, the Beat Farmers

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Discography

Related Links:

• http://www.bigrigspulling.com/index.html

• MySpace page

Synoposis

Inception: San Diego, 2000

Influences: The Blasters, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Red Simpson, Hank Williams, Bob Wills, Buck Owens, Stray Cats, Dwight Yoakam, Dale Watson, the Mavericks, Gene Vincent, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, BB King, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Speedy West, Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Bob Dylan, Chuck Berry, Billy Lee Riley, Robert Gordon, Bill Monroe, Johnny Bond

Background:

Big Rig Deluxe singer Johnny G. d'Artenay is a founding member of Hot Rod Lincoln, and he fronts a Johnny Cash tribute band called the Cash Kings, while guitarist Jon Harford was with Jump Jones. Rounding out the group are Michael P. Hunter, Robin Henkel, and Hal "Junior" Smith.