Artist name: True Rumor

Music style: Rock

Famous Similar Artist(s): REM - Replacements

Artist Description: TRUE RUMOR - The OFFICIAL KINGS of POWER POP. The title "Kings of Power Pop" was bestowed on True Rumor by the "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, who found through litigious proceedings he couldnt have more than one title himself. On a side note, Michael's ranch was wonderful, but the beds werent very roomy!

Musical influences: REM - Lou Reed - Ramones - Johnny Cash - Sex Pistols - Any and All Power Pop Songs - X - NY Dolls - Alice Cooper - Hank Williams

Artist History: True Rumor, an Indie Rock band that rose from the ashes of the NYC Post-Punk movement of the early 80's Released 2 albums: "Silent Generation" (1987) and "Knee Deep In Circumstance" (1989).

Members: Steve Meko - Tim Boyland - - Bobby Lee Moller - Tom Wright

Press reviews: "Silent Generation" LP Reviews: "Delivering Rock and Roll the Way it Should Be - Full of Spirit, Energy & Conviction" Staten Island Advance - "Four Guys Who Rejoice in their Charged Backlash against Everyday Pop" - Long Island Ear - "True Rumor Avoids the Cliche-Ridden line for topics of lasting interest" - East Coast Rocker - "Cool! Band displays Wit, Chops, and a Breezy Melodic Command of Good ol' Straightahead Rock-N-Roll" - Jersey Beat. "Knee Deep In Circumstance" Reviews: "One of New Jersey's Brightest Young Bands" - Billboard Magazine - "An Impressive Display of Musicianship and Songwriting Craftmanship" - NJ Star Ledger - "...Big Guitar Sound that's as Appealing on Record as it is on Stage" - NY Daily News - "...Power Pop with Wit and Conviction" Asbury Park Press - "...As Fun and Refreshing as a Drunken Romp Through a Grassy Field - Unforgettable" - East Coast Rocker - "Roars Out of the Box...Will Definitely Be Heard From on the National Scene" - Bruce Haring - "..This Could Be the Album that puts True Rumor into the Mainstream and onto the Charts" - Kellie Hirth - "Knee Deep In Circumstance has True Rumor Poised on the Verge of National Success" - Advisor Journal - "True Rumor May Be to the 90's what U2 was to the 80's" - Staten Island Advance

Instruments: Meko (guitar, vocals) - Boyland (bass) - Moller (drums) - Wright (lead guitar)

Album Names: Knee Deep in Circumstance (CD) - Silent Generation (LP)

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Web site & Contact Info: http://www.geocities.com/true_rumor