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Backseat Driver is an American hard rock band from Clifton, New Jersey formed in February 1989.^[1] They were very active in the New Jersey and New York City rock scenes, and opened for the Ramones in 1991.^[2] They disbanded around 2000 and reformed October 2023.

Their debut album Blackout was released in 1990, unmistakably heavy metal in genre. It was released as a vinyl LP and cassette.^[3]

Backseat Driver's second album, Son of the City (1997), features more of a sleazy rock 'n' roll sound reminiscent of AC/DC and Circus of Power. It kicks off with "No More Rock 'n' Roll," a tribute to the late Johnny Thunders, followed by title track "Son of the City." The album features two covers, "What Gives You the Idea That You're So Amazing Baby?" by Crazyhead and "Ugly" by Pop Will Eat Itself.^[4]

Members

Current

Dean Richards – vocals (1989–2000, 2023–present)
Steve Archer – bass (1989–2000, 2023–present)
Kevin Kilroy – guitar (1997–2000, 2023–present)
Mike Archer – guitar (2023–present)
Matt Kilroy – drums (2023–present)

Former

Bill Rich – drums
Dave the Rave – guitar
Gypsy Rose – guitar
Ray Roman – guitar
Rich Campbell – guitar
Buddy Vern Jr – guitar
John Steele – drums
Chinese Paul – drums

Discography

Backseat Driver Discography
Album	Track List
Blackout (1990)	Six Inch Heels Leather and Lace Dominator S&M Queen Blackout Lick the Tip Stuff the Beaver Worst Nightmare Nailin' Down the Lid Speed Ball
Son of the City (1997)	No More Rock 'n' Roll Son of the City Live-In Maid Withdrawlin' Brown Baggin' Downtown What Gives You the Idea That You're So Amazing Baby? (Reverb/Bell) Bread and Butter Fast Lane Living Ugly (Vestan/Pance)

References

^ "Artist Bio". Reverb Nation. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
^ "Concert Ticket Stubs & Prices". Heartofmetal.niceboard.com. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
^ "Blackout (1990)". Discogs. 1989.
^ "Son of the City (1997)". Discogs. 1997.

[1] "Artist Bio". Reverb Nation. Retrieved 1 December 2024.

[2] "Concert Ticket Stubs & Prices". Heartofmetal.niceboard.com. Retrieved 1 December 2024.

[3] "Blackout (1990)". Discogs. 1989.

[4] "Son of the City (1997)". Discogs. 1997.

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