Dead Boots were an American indie rock band from Duxbury, Massachusetts. The band was formerly known as TAB the Band. Formed in December 2006, the group consisted of brothers Adrian Perry (lead vocals/bass) and Tony Perry (guitar), and Ben Tileston (drums). Adrian and Tony Perry are both sons of Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry. In August 2008, Lou Jannetty (rhythm guitar) joined the band.
History
The band has released four full-length albums: Pulling Out Just Enough to Win (Jan. 2008), Long Weekend (Aug. 2008), Zoo Noises (Jan. 2010), and Verónica (July 2013). Rolling Stone described the band as âÂÂâ¦they play bluesy, sleazy guitar raunch,â and gave 3.5 stars to Pulling Out Just Enough to Win.
The band has toured the US, UK, and Canada as openers for the likes of Modest Mouse, Jane's Addiction, Slash, Stone Temple Pilots, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and Cage the Elephant. Festivals that the band has played include Lollapalooza, SXSW, Mountain Jam, CMJ Music Marathon, Download Festival, and Festival Dete De Quebec. They also headlined a John Varvatos Thursday Night Live event at 315 Bowery, and performed at the Boston Strong concert. And in 2011, Little Steven's Underground Garage on SIRIUS XM selected their song âÂÂRun Awayâ as the âÂÂCoolest Song in the World.â In 2015, the band released three covers: "Quinn the Eskimo (Mighty Quinn)," "Da Doo Ron Ron." and "I'm Into Something Good."
Members
- Tony Perry (guitar)
- Adrian Perry (vocals, bass)
- Ben Tileston (drums)
- Louie Jannetty (guitar)
Discography
- Pulling Out Just Enough to Win LP (January 2008, North Street Records)
- Long Weekend LP (August 2008, North Street Records)
- Zoo Noises LP (January 2010, North Street Records)
- Verónica (July 2013, Professor Vegas Music)
Television, Film, & Other Placements
- Netflix's Ozark â "Old Folks Home"
- CBS' Criminal Minds â "Be My Valentine"
- FOX's The Mick â "Looking Pretty, Pretty"
- TNT's Good Behavior â "Apple of an Eye"
- Dirty Grandpa - "Bought and Sold" and "Because I Want To"
- HBO's Silicon Valley â âÂÂBackseat LoverâÂÂ
- HBO's Entourage â âÂÂLooking Pretty, PrettyâÂÂ
- MLB 2K11 Video Game â âÂÂBought and SoldâÂÂ
- ESPN's Page 2 Podcast â âÂÂBought and Soldâ (theme song/house band)
- Hulu's The Mindy Project - "Run Away" & "I Don't Mind If You Cry"
- â âÂÂOn CourseâÂÂ
- MTV's Jersey Shore â âÂÂA Girl Like You,â âÂÂAntitrust,â and âÂÂBackseat LoverâÂÂ
- MTV's 10 on Top â âÂÂMy Baby is Fineâ and âÂÂBecause I Want ToâÂÂ
- MTV's My Life As Liz â âÂÂItâÂÂs OverâÂÂ
- â "Looking Pretty, Pretty"
- CBS' Criminal Minds â "Be My Valentine"
- â âÂÂMasked BanditâÂÂ
- ABC Family's Switched at Birth - "On the Rocks"
- Oxfam America's âÂÂMake Some Noiseâ compilation â âÂÂLittle Waterâ (2012) & "I Believe in Love" (2013)
- Vans Warped Tour's No Room For Rock Stars â âÂÂBought and Soldâ & âÂÂBobby & JaneâÂÂ
- Vans Triple Crown â âÂÂSticky WicketsâÂÂ
- Vans US Open of Surfing - "Sticky Wickets"
- FC Bayern Champions League Finale - âÂÂMy Baby is Fineâ (2012) and âÂÂSaturdaysâ (2013)
- Fuel TV â âÂÂSkip Your Class,â âÂÂLooking Pretty, Pretty,â & âÂÂMitch ConnorâÂÂ
- WEtv's Sunset Daze â âÂÂOld Folks HomeâÂÂ
- Reese's Pieces â âÂÂThe House of El RonâÂÂ
TV appearances and radio broadcasts
Music videos
- She Said No (I Love You)
- Where She Was on Monday
- Saturdays (directed by Dave Hill)
Notes
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