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John Reis, also known by the pseudonyms Speedo, Slasher, and the Swami is an American musician, singer, guitarist, record label owner, and disc jockey. He is best known as the singer and guitarist for the rock band Rocket from the Crypt, which he formed and fronted (as Speedo) for the entirety of its career from 1990 to 2005.
Mar 16, 2022 · The Hot Snakes guitarist on why he dubs new supergroup PLOSIVS' upcoming self-titled debut “distance rock”, how he recovered his stolen gold sparkle Gibson Les Paul Custom, and his latest solo outing, Ride the Wild Night. (Image credit: Jim Bennett/WireImage)
John Reis (Drive Like Jehu, Rocket From The Crypt, Hot Snakes, The Night Marchers) has been in a slew of killer bands during his time in the music trenches. He has also been in an demand producer. But, there is one thing he has never done: release a solo record.
John Reis has almost as many nicknames—Speedo, The Swami, Slasher—as he has bands, whether that’s Rocket From The Crypt, Hot Snakes, The Night Marchers, or Drive Like Jehu. Formed in 1990 ...
May 15, 2024 · John Reis, Swami and the bed of nails. The band's just-announced debut album grew out of recent writing sessions for Hot Snakes before Rick Froberg's untimely passing.
Reis’ latest project, The Night Marchers, finds him reinventing high-definition rock one again; this time with former Hot Snakes brethren (bassist Gar Wood, now ramping up the rhythm guitar; drummer Jason Kourkounis) and bassist Thomas Kitsos.
Nov 26, 2020 · What about just Reis? More likely Swami, Swami John, or Swami John Reis, I’m guessing. Anyway, all the same lovely fella. A flowing fountain of deep rock’n’roll knowledge and guitar-related nuts, bolts, washers, anchors, fasteners, etc.
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