Starting with founding members Itch on vocals and Jamie Jazz on the ukulele and additional vocals in 2004, The King Blues revived punk rock and made it accessible to a younger generation from a modern perspective. Soon after the band expanded to include guitar, bass and percussion.
Taking heed of great influencers such as Public Enemy, Black Flag and The Clash, the band explored controversial political issues particularly relating to their hometown of London, cleverly expressed through Itch’s blunt and genius lyrics in tracks such as “The Streets Are Ours” and “Power to the People”. With a mission to make a radical change even if the means were through musical expression, still a powerful weapon The King Blues went full force. Although not strictly defined as being a punk rock band, The King Blues were able to infuse reggae, hip hop, ska and folk to create their unique distinctive sound.
Spoken word plays a large part of The King Blues and in live performances adds to their mission statement whilst providing perfectly timed tempo changes. “Mr Music Man” sees the re-introduction of the ukulele see them go back to their roots, the addition of a string section adding a completely different dimension to The King Blues. Saving the best for last for the encore, they can’t go wrong with “Sound of Revolt”, “Holiday” and ending with “Save The World, Get The Girl” prone to including a mass stage invasion, the perfect ending to an inspired live set.
Niall Horan
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