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The Dirty Rooks
The Dirty Rooks are an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois.
History.
The band was formed by Grant Gholson and Dan Stalilonis as Moustache in 2003, but were forced to abandon the name after being booked for a gig intended for another band of the same name. After Ben Hunt and Nathan Urbansky (originally billed as Nathan Urqhuart) joined in 2005, the group changed its name to The Dirty Rooks. According to band members, the name comes from the slang use of the word
new studio album, The Camel, the band's fourth.
The Dirty Rooks have played with well-known acts like The Steepwater Band, The Waco Brothers, Jon Langford, Lez Zeppelin, Foghat, and Blue Öyster Cult.
Style and Influences.
The Dirty Rooks have been described as "booze rock," blues rock, and classic rock. Band members cite several classic rock and blues acts as integral to their sound, including Joe Cocker, the Faces, and the Band. Their music has been