Kat Men

Kat Men is an American/British rockabilly band, formed in 2006 by former Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom, and Darrel Higham. The duo released its debut album, Kat Men in 2006, with a follow-up, The Kat Men Cometh, released in 2013.

Kat Men
OriginWisconsin
GenresRockabilly
Years active2007 (2007)–present
LabelsDecca Records
MembersDarrel Higham
Slim Jim Phantom
Al Gare
Past membersGilby Clarke (2007-09)
WebsiteOfficial website

In 2012, Imelda May bassist Al Gare joined the band.

History

Kat Men formed in 2006 when drummer Slim Jim Phantom and guitarist Darrel Higham met during a jam session at the Oneida Casino, in Wisconsin. The duo subsequently embarked upon a European tour, and recorded their debut studio album, Kat Men with former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke.[1][2] The duo continued to tour until 2009 before Higham departed in order to perform with his wife Imelda May. Phantom subsequently joined a reunited Stray Cats and performed in the band The Head Cat.

In 2011, the duo reunited and recorded a new studio album, The Kat Men Cometh, in 2012 for a March 25, 2013 release. Imelda May bassist Al Gare joined the band's touring line-up in 2012, with the band scheduled to embark upon a UK tour in October 2012.[3][4]

In 2013, the band played at the Screamin' Festival.[5]

Discography
  • Kat Men (2006)
  • The Kat Men Cometh (2013)

References
  1. "Slim Jim Phantom & Darrel Higham - Kat Men (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  2. "Robot Check". Amazon UK. Archived from the original on April 19, 2013. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
  3. "Imelda May - Here come Kat Men". Facebook. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  4. "Kat Men". The Skinny. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  5. "Screamin' 2014 - 50's Rock & Rhythm Weekender". Screaminfestival.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
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