The Tearaways Explained

The Tearaways should not be confused with The Terrorways.

The Tearaways
Origin:United States
Genre:Pop, rock
Years Active:1980–Current
Label:Robo Records (Universal)
Associated Acts:Badfinger
Ron Dante
Pat Benatar
The Pranks
Jeffrey Foskett
The Beach Boys
Don Peake
Wrecking Crew
Current Members:John 'Fin' Finseth (vocals/songwriter/bass)
Greg Brallier (vocals/songwriter/guitar)
David Hekhouse (Guitars/songwriter)
Clem Burke (Drums/songwriter)[1] [2] [3] [4]
Website:http://www.thetearaways.com, discography, The Tearaways (USA)

The Tearaways are a pop/rock band from Santa Barbara, California with a 'British Invasion meets the California Sun' sound.[5] [6] The group was co-founded by primary songwriter, guitarist and vocalist John Finseth in the early 1980s. The group tours worldwide.[7] [8] [9] [10]

British invasion meets the California Sun sound

The Tearaways' music reflects the sounds of the 1960s. Collectively, the Tearaways have been influenced by Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Eagles, Jefferson Airplane, The Who, The Kinks, The Hollies, and Squeeze.[11]

Cavern Club

For their 12th appearance at International Beatleweek Festival, hosted by The Cavern Club, The Tearaways were joined by co-founder of Blondie, Clem Burke.[12]

Notable performances

The Tearaways have performed live at United Nations, Playboy Mansion, Liverpool Philharmonic, Cavern Club - Liverpool, 100 Club - London.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Don Peake music. www.donpeakemusic.com.
  2. Web site: Greg Brallier. Discogs.
  3. Web site: Perry Benenati. Discogs.
  4. Web site: Jesse Benenati. Discogs.
  5. Web site: The Tearaways: Groovy Again: The Tearaways may sound like the '60s, but the band says that lyrically and thematically, its music is very modern.. Bill. Locey. 27 December 1990. LA Times.
  6. http://santabarbarasentinel.com/blog/2014/where-were-you-in-82-an-oral-history-of-santa-barbara-clublands-age-of-enlightenment/
  7. Web site: S.B.'s Tearaways Morph into Badfinger. www.independent.com.
  8. Web site: Emile Millar EP Release Party w/The Tearaways, Sean McCue, Robin & Darrin, Zach Madden - Tickets - SOhO Restaurant and Music Club - Santa Barbara, CA - November 5th, 2013. SOhO.
  9. Web site: The Tearaways, The Pranks, Norman Allen - benefit for Cory Orosco - Tickets - SOhO Restaurant and Music Club - Santa Barbara, CA - September 26th, 2014. SOhO.
  10. Web site: The Tearaways - DW Hofner, Martin Gibson, Ludwig Rickenbacker, Earle Hammond & Vox Fender, ESQ. 18 June 2017.
  11. Web site: The Tearaways. Discogs.
  12. News: Alan Sytner.

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