Playing For Keeps – The Story Behind the Album Originally released in 2009 on indie label First Amendment Records, Playing For Keeps was a defining moment for the band, with Executive Producer “Scrappy” Jones helping bring the album to life. Later re-released in 2012 under The Heroine through Universal / EMG / Fontana, the album captured the band’s high-energy, hard-hitting sound that had been honed through years of relentless touring. Featuring Lynnwood King on vocals, Johnny Lightning on drums, Wesley “The Gülie” Vargulish on bass, Jorge “The Kidd” Luevano on guitar, and Derek “DD King” Badillo on guitar, the album blends Southern rock attitude, blues-infused grit, and raw rock & roll power. Produced by Spencer Ramzell and mixed by Grammy-winning engineer Rob Burrell, Playing For Keeps embodies blue-collar rock and roll, a record built on passion, sweat, and an unshakable connection between the band and their fans.
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