Country/roots rockers Rio Peligroso were founded by singer/guitarist Michael Rennie (formerly of Roxy Monoxide and A.M. Vibe) and bassist David Lizerbram (formerly of Kite Flying Society). Lizerbram was later replaced by another Roxy Monoxide defector, bassist Darko Petrovic, and former Kite Flying Society drummer Todd Caschetta was also recruited.