Soledad Brothers

Soledad Brothers

Soledad Brothers

Johnny Wirick and Benjamin Smith previously played with Henry and June. After that band broke up in 1996, Wirick joined with Doug Walker to form Johnny Walker. Walker left the duo suddenly in 1998, and Wirick asked Smith to fill in. The two were later joined by Oliver Henry, forming the Soledad Brothers.¹

Fast Facts

Genre: Blues, Rock, Punk
Origin: Maumee, Ohio
Years active: 1998- 2006
Albums: 4
Record label: Alive
Took their name from a trio of prisoners who were jailed at Soledad Prison²
Appeared in Detroit Rock Movie
Appeared in the documentary, It Came From Detroit

Discography

Band Members

Johnny Wirick aka Johnny Walker - Guitar, Vocals
Benjamin Smith aka Benjamin Swank - Drums
Oliver Henry - Saxophone, Guitar

Quotes

"Soledad Brothers are easily one of my favorites of the latest crop of garage rockers and in the top 3 of the ones from Detroit. They throw a whole lot more into the mix, i.e. deeper blues mixed with a bit of jazz. This isn't necessarily an upbeat party record, but a heavy duty one to listen to in the dark with headphones on and the refreshment of your choice" — JC Loud Fast Rules #4³

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Album Review: The Hardest Walk | Buy
YouTube Video: "Handle Song" (Time: 4:03)

Soledad Brothers Music News and Articles

Aversion.com: Soledad Brothers Not Breaking Up (May 1, 2006)
guardian.co.uk: You Wanna Relish that Bad Feeling! (March 3, 2006)
NME: Soledad Brothers Announce UK Tour (January 25, 2006)
BBC: Soledad Brothers in Session for Huw Stephens (May 31, 2005)
Nada Mucho: Q & A With Johnny Walker (July 21, 2003)
Cool Noise: The Soledad Brothers (May 9, 2003)
Prefix Magazine: Detroit's Soledad Brothers Add Faith, Passion.... (March 17, 2003)

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YouTube Video: "Good Feeling" (Time: 3:33)
YouTube Video: "Teenage Heart Attack" (Live) (Time: 3:47)
YouTube Video: "Goin' Back To Memphis" (Live) (Time: 4:51)
YouTube Video: "Gospel According To John" (Live) (Time: 6:22)

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It Came From Detroit: ICFD Podcast #2: “Soledad Brothers” (December 10, 2007)
The Soul of Rock and Roll: Soldedad Brothers - Steal Your Soul (December 5, 2006)
Hangin' Out in 100b: Soundtrack Day: Soledad Brothers (R.I.P.?) (May 5, 2006)
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