BoDeans
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
- Active: 1983 - present
Biography
American roots rock band from Waukesha, Wisconsin, formed in 1983 by Kurt Neumann and Sam Llanas. BoDeans earned critical praise for 'Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams' (1986), produced by *T-Bone Burnett* for #Slash Records#, and built a following through a decade of touring before 'Closer to Free' became a hit as the Party of Five theme in 1996. Neumann has led the band alone since Llanas left in 2011.
Genres
BoDeans Discography
- Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams (1986) - Album - rated 3.38/5
- Outside Looking In (1987) - Album - rated 3.43/5
- Home. (1989) - Album - rated 2.83/5
- Black and White (1991) - Album - rated 3.46/5
Members
- Kurt Neumann - lead vocals, lead guitar (1983 - present)
- Sam Llanas - vocals, acoustic guitar (1983 - 2011)
- Bob Griffin - bass guitar (1985 - 2005)
- Rafael Gayol - drums (1989 - 1992)
- Michael Ramos - keyboards, accordion (1989 - 1995, 2001 - 2004, 2011 - 2012)
- Nick Kitsos - drums (1993 - 2000)
- Bukka Allen - keyboards, accordion (2004 - 2011, 2014 - present)
- Eric Holden - bass guitar (2005 - 2009, 2014 - present)
- Noah Levy - drums (2005 - 2012)
- Ryan Bowman - bass guitar (2009 - 2012)
- David Sierra - drums (2011 - 2017)
- Kenny Aronoff - drums (2012 - present)
- Sam Hawksley - guitar, backing vocals (2013 - 2018)
- Stefano Intelisano - keyboards, accordion (2013 - present)