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|years_active=2005-
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|genres=Rock
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|notable_for=Being drunk; super drunk.
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|website=http://www.myspace.com/rocktruck
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|status=Active
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==Members==
 
==Members==
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[[Image:Rocktrucklive.jpg|thumb|'''Rock Truck live at the Pier in 2008'''.
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''From left to right: Jimmy Laukka, Sean Wood, Eric the Red, Andy Middaugh, Mike Tkaczyk'']]
  
 
* [[Jimmy Laukka]] - [[Guitar]]
 
* [[Jimmy Laukka]] - [[Guitar]]
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* [[Richard LeBlanc]] - [[Guitar]]
 
* [[Richard LeBlanc]] - [[Guitar]]
  
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Special Guest Members:
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* [[Hippy Baker]] - [[Drums]]
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* [[Craig Kainulainen]] - [[Guitar]]
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* [[Jamie Smith]] - [[Bass]]
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    Travis Doggett - Bass, Guitar
 
==Biography==
 
==Biography==
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Rock Truck, built in 2005 , from the beginning was a true bar-band. The original line up of Richard Leblanc, Eric "the red", Andy Middaugh, Jimmy Laukka, and Sean Wood gathered at the local drinking hole known as The Apollo; Richard and Eric were bouncers and Andy, Jimmy, and Sean were regulars at the Apollo.
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Rock Truck, built in 2005 , from the beginning was a true bar-band. The original line up of Richard Leblanc, Eric "the red", Andy Middaugh, Jimmy Laukka, and Sean Wood gathered at the local drinking hole known as [[The Apollo]]; Richard and Eric were bouncers and Andy, Jimmy, and Sean were regulars at the Apollo.
  
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Rock Truck later went on to play War On The Shore 4, shortly after Richard left to pursue work and music in London. Rock Truck continued to ride on as a 4-piece.
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Rock Truck later went on to play [[War On The Shore | War On The Shore 4]], shortly after Richard left to pursue work and music in London. Rock Truck continued to ride on as a 4-piece.
  
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The first EP - Drunk, super Drunk was recorded in Dr. Destructo's Lair and released at the Speedway Detectives 10th Anniversary Show during the summer of 2006. In late 2006 Rock Truck installed local metal legend Mike "gearhead" Tkaczyk.
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The first EP - Drunk, super Drunk was recorded in [[Dr. Destructo]]'s Lair and released at the [[Speedway Detectives]] 10th Anniversary Show during the summer of 2006. 50 units were made.  
  
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Currently, Rock Truck is working on the upcoming album currently titled - Booze Your Illusion Vol. 1 & 2. And playing shows in Thunder Bay providing opening support for bands travelling through town such as Priestess, Danko Jones, High Five Drive, and the UK Subs.
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In late 2006 Rock Truck installed local metal legend [[Mike Tkaczyk | Mike "gearhead" Tkaczyk]].
  
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"People don't want to think... and Rock Truck doesn't make them"
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After years of gigging, recording and partying - [[Booze Your Illusion Vol. 1 & 2]] was recorded on the summer of 2009.  In the winter of 2011/12 Full blown goob, a collection of Eric's songs from the post rico days, was put to digital format and released October 2011 online. On January 2012 three song Armageddon EP was released online.  
  
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Songs:
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Booze Your Illusion was mixed, mastered by Dave Angell and final production by rock truck was done at dinning room studios in fall of 2012. It was released as a double disc on November 17, 2012. 500 units were made.
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I don't want to Think
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Bootleg Case
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Slidey Mcslider
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Crack Draft Blackout Blues
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Smoke'em if you Got'em
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Ive Got the schlitz
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RMH
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Cocaine Lady
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Valium Village
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Booze Your Illusion
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Gimme that Fuel
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Slave to the Groove
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When Satan takes your Life
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Drink from the Vines
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Smoke the Fields
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Rock You Baby
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The Band continues to play locally and plan to record a third album tentatively titled Rock Truck III. Still active in Thunder Bay providing opening support for bands traveling through town such as Priestess, Danko Jones, High On Fire, Papa Roach, Maximum RnR, The Great Sabbatini, Bison B.C., Barn Burner, Nebula, and the UK Subs.
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"People don't want to think... and Rock Truck doesn't make them"
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==Songs==
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Fuel
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Schlitz
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Crack draught black out blues
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Slidey
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Bootleg case
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Slave to the groove
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Cocaine Lady
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Valium Village
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Clone
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Our day
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Smoke `em if you got `em
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Booze your illusion 04:04
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Coffee date
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Loser head
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I don't want to think
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Rock you baby
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Crusades
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Kick the junk
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Fucko
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When Satan takes your life
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The good life
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RMH (no longer played)
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==Discography==
 
==Discography==
  
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* [[Drunk, Super Drunk!]]
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The Albums can be heard at their Bandcamp page. Also can usually be purchased from them at live shows.
  
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==Links==
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Drunk, Super Drunk EP
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http://rocktruck.bandcamp.com/album/drunk-super-drunk
  
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# [[Soundclick]]: http://www.soundclick.com/rocktruck
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Goob full blown
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# [[Myspace]]: http://www.myspace.com/rocktruck
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http://rocktruck.bandcamp.com/album/goob-full-blown
  
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Armageddon Ep
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http://rocktruck.bandcamp.com/album/armageddon-ep
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Booze Your Illusion I&II
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http://rocktruck.bandcamp.com/album/booze-your-illusion-i-ii
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==Videos==
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* Youtube Playlist (10 Videos):
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** http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=A5CBB88F5EF805B6
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* Videos from CD Fundraiser Show:
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** Gimme that Fuel : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFwtQ8ZT2gw
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** Kick the Junk : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm-tLBoHG7s
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* February 26, 2010 @ BPP
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** Earache My Eye (Cheech and Chong cover): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DucHMXTu0E
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==Trivia==
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* Played the first Open Jam at the [[Black Pirate Pub]].
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* Played the [[Black Pirate Pub|Black Pirate Pub's]] 1st Birthday Show. During their set, someone broke their leg in the "mosh-pit" and a small fire was lit in the men's washroom.
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==Links==
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/ROCK-TRUCK/10182210766
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http://rocktruck.bandcamp.com/
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# [[Myspace]]: http://www.myspace.com/rocktruck
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# [[Soundclick]]: http://www.soundclick.com/rocktruck
 
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Latest revision as of 07:07, 30 November 2012

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Rock Truck
Years active 2005-
Genres Rock
Notable for Being drunk; super drunk.
Website http://www.myspace.com/rocktruck
Current status Active

Rock Truck


Members

Rock Truck live at the Pier in 2008. From left to right: Jimmy Laukka, Sean Wood, Eric the Red, Andy Middaugh, Mike Tkaczyk

Former members:

Special Guest Members: 

   Travis Doggett - Bass, Guitar

Biography

Rock Truck, built in 2005 , from the beginning was a true bar-band. The original line up of Richard Leblanc, Eric "the red", Andy Middaugh, Jimmy Laukka, and Sean Wood gathered at the local drinking hole known as The Apollo; Richard and Eric were bouncers and Andy, Jimmy, and Sean were regulars at the Apollo.

Rock Truck later went on to play War On The Shore 4, shortly after Richard left to pursue work and music in London. Rock Truck continued to ride on as a 4-piece.

The first EP - Drunk, super Drunk was recorded in Dr. Destructo's Lair and released at the Speedway Detectives 10th Anniversary Show during the summer of 2006. 50 units were made.

In late 2006 Rock Truck installed local metal legend Mike "gearhead" Tkaczyk.

After years of gigging, recording and partying - Booze Your Illusion Vol. 1 & 2 was recorded on the summer of 2009. In the winter of 2011/12 Full blown goob, a collection of Eric's songs from the post rico days, was put to digital format and released October 2011 online. On January 2012 three song Armageddon EP was released online.

Booze Your Illusion was mixed, mastered by Dave Angell and final production by rock truck was done at dinning room studios in fall of 2012. It was released as a double disc on November 17, 2012. 500 units were made.

The Band continues to play locally and plan to record a third album tentatively titled Rock Truck III. Still active in Thunder Bay providing opening support for bands traveling through town such as Priestess, Danko Jones, High On Fire, Papa Roach, Maximum RnR, The Great Sabbatini, Bison B.C., Barn Burner, Nebula, and the UK Subs.

"People don't want to think... and Rock Truck doesn't make them"

Songs

Fuel Schlitz Crack draught black out blues Slidey Bootleg case Slave to the groove Cocaine Lady Valium Village Clone Our day Smoke `em if you got `em Booze your illusion 04:04 Coffee date Loser head I don't want to think Rock you baby Crusades Kick the junk Fucko When Satan takes your life The good life RMH (no longer played)

Discography

The Albums can be heard at their Bandcamp page. Also can usually be purchased from them at live shows.

Drunk, Super Drunk EP http://rocktruck.bandcamp.com/album/drunk-super-drunk

Goob full blown http://rocktruck.bandcamp.com/album/goob-full-blown

Armageddon Ep http://rocktruck.bandcamp.com/album/armageddon-ep

Booze Your Illusion I&II http://rocktruck.bandcamp.com/album/booze-your-illusion-i-ii

Videos

Trivia

  • Played the first Open Jam at the Black Pirate Pub.
  • Played the Black Pirate Pub's 1st Birthday Show. During their set, someone broke their leg in the "mosh-pit" and a small fire was lit in the men's washroom.

Links

http://www.facebook.com/pages/ROCK-TRUCK/10182210766 http://rocktruck.bandcamp.com/

  1. Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/rocktruck
  2. Soundclick: http://www.soundclick.com/rocktruck
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