Baton Rouge

Does anyone remember Baton Rouge?

Having a mild flu for the last week means I've had a lot of time to click around the Internet and watch videos. This leads me to Baton Rouge and "Walks Like a Woman." I really like this song.

I guess the members of Baton Rouge broke off into different bands. Lead singer Kelly Keeling was also in the Michael Schenker Group and later, Blue Murder.

I wonder if Baton Rouge would ever consider reuniting for a few shows or for Rocklahoma? I'd definitely be down for that.

So...what do you think of Baton Rouge?

Comments

[Rob Rockitt, Hard Rock Hideout]

I just picked up one of their reissued CD's that I didnt have.

Wounded Bird Records just released Baton Rouge's debut and 2nd disc.

They are worth checking out!

[KixRules]

Baton Rouge is awesome and would love to see them at Rocklahoma!

[Metal Mark]

I remember the name, but never heard them. One of the many bands that kind of got lost when labels were siging everyone without thinking about how they would market them.

[EddieLongHair]

Yeah, Baton Rouge! Someone mentioned them a week or 2 ago in the message boards about your favorite unknown glam bands. As I wrote there, I was hanging with them in a studio in NJ one night (shooting interviews with the band) while they were recording "Tie You Up". That was a lot of fun. After being reminded of them, I searched the web and bought "Lights out on the Playground" last week. Those guys were really good. I wonder what they're all doing now. Anyone know?

[Joe]

I saw Baton Rouge years back in concert when they first came out..They rocked and put on an awesome show..Thanks for the cool article Allyson =)

[don]

never heard of them, if they didn't do much back in the day i'd pass on them for rocklahoma.

[KixRules]

These guys were awesome and before people say to pass on the for Rocklahoma, I think you should check out their stuff first. Of course are they even around or able to get back together for something like Rocklahoma? Allyson, maybe we should start a thread on the Rocklahoma forums and see what people think?

[aXe mAn]

Baton Rouge ROCKS! I have their 2nd disc, "Lights Out On The Playground"...and it is a truly underated gem.

[glamrockerarchie]

baton rouge kicks some major ass i thought they were gonna be huge and the shake your soul cd should have been if youve never heard it check it out you wont be diappointed

[Christian Graus]

I agree - KixRules. Baton Rouge are awesome. They had a big push behind them in the day, and the songs were top notch, I can't imagine why they didn't take off, except that perhaps they were a little too 'corporate' sounding for the mood of the times. I still love them tho, especially 'shake your soul'. I also think their choice of singles sucked. There's not a bad song on that CD, but 'walks like a woman' was perhaps a low point. I'd have picked 'doctor', 'big trouble' or 'baby's so cool' for the single.

[KixRules]

Christian - Doctor is an amzing song!! That whole cd is awesome. Wish they would consider reuniting and playing ROK sometime.

[CAS]

Baton Rouge is one of the most under-rated bands EVER. Kelly Keeling's vocals are outstanding, and I have known this band from the start to today...

I am sure they'll be thrilled to read these posts, and I'll pass the word on to the band members!

(yes they are still around working on solo projects!)

[Karrie]

Baton Rouge is playing Rocklahoma!!!

[Mike Winters]

Baton Rouge are way underrated. Definitely check them out, one of the best of the entire genre.