Longtime So Cal punk fixture Johny Vile (Groovie Ghoulies, White Trash Debutantes, Million 6, Mad Parade) and guitarist Jake Lush (Rock City News / Best Guitar Nominee 2003-2007) met while participating in the carnival of fun known as the White Trash Debutantes. Johny and Jake began collaborating. Songs like 2 4 1, Food Fight and Whipping Boy but soon it was apparent that the two had more ideas than the band had room. Realizing that their stint in W.T.D. had run its course, the two decided to keep collaborating, working, writing and ACTION 45 was soon born…
Deuce X. Machina is the voice this band has been looking for. From coast to coast and from cyber space to outer space, Deuce is a volitale vocalist and frantic frontman ACTION 45 needed. From great live shows to that deep creepy bari-tone, Mr. Machina adds a style that picks up the already powerful sound of A45, dusts it off and kicks it right in the ass!
Johny Vile and his blood red Vistalites anchor the band. With influences from power-pop to punk, his style is based on classic hi-hat work accentuating his metronome mocking foot pedal that puts the double “peddlers” in check! Johny provides the band with speed, power and dynamics that helps make the ACTION 45 sound unique.
Excelling at all things guitar driven, Jake Lush provides a wall of Les Paul into a Marshall set to 11 sound. The occasional Lush lead is powerful yet tasteful and leaves its mark once finished. Musically, both wanted the songs to be energized by loud yet dynamic guitar and to have strong vocal melodies and harmonies.
Chris Plank, a So Cal native from Glendale, joined ACTION 45 in early 2007. His playing has been compared to many great bass players as he mixes punk, metal, funk, fusion and rock giving him a style all his own. Chris adds power to the already strong sound of ACTION 45.
Having played with legends like The Dead Kennedys, T.V. Smith, The Gears, and Agent Orange, they're punching out music that has been described as, “innovative and driving. The best blend of old school punk meets new school in years!” With lyrics containing old school inspired political outcries, personal pitfalls, and a few pub inspired drinking songs, ACTION 45 have been compared to bands like Foo Fighters, Urge Overkill, Stiff Little Fingers, and The Clash. They’re bringing back the live show and resurrecting the power in power-pop, and the only question they have for you is, are you ready for some ACTION?
