60's and 70's style Rock n Roll with some southern influences.

6 MP3 Songs
ROCK: 70's Rock, ROCK: Classic Rock



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Rick Brantley


If youâve been wondering if rock ân roll has truly been put to death by todayâs fabricated, widget-like pop stars âpoppingâ out of the woodworks, rest assured that you will find the phoenix not only rising out of but bursting forth from Rick Brantley.

Brantley, barely 21, writes, plays, and sings his Southern angst filled rock nâ roll with the heart, soul and body of a young Bruce Springsteen or Kris Kristofferson. Brantleyâs songs address the same timeless issues that his protégés addressed in the 60âs and 70âs: the confusion and longing inherent in lovelorn youth, political and racial injustice, and a search for meaning in a world that offers harsh judgments but few solutions. âThe issues are the same today as they were when Lennon, Dylan, and Robbie Robertson (a few of his influences) were writing about them,â Rick says, âand we are still divided over them.â

In keeping with the true rock concert tradition of his heroes, a Rick Brantley performance is packed to the max with action. One moment Rickâs fingers are hammering across the keyboards as heâs belting out lyrics with a Bob Seger like frenzy, and his full band is pounding down the house to keep up with him. Next, Rick is center stage going at it with an electric ax, and the next moment heâs back at the keys, under spotlight, crooning out a ballad that will break your heart. His audience is always riveted.

Rick Brantleyâs music is meaningful and his performances are full of passion and integrity. After a long, long wait, rock nâ roll has found the real deal again.