The Nighthawks were founded in 1972 by vocalist/harmonica player Mark Wenner and guitarist Jimmy Thackery, and joined early on by bass player Jan Zukowski and drummer Pete Ragusa. They continue to bring great musical skills and energy to all that they doits a remarkable road theyve traveled and story they have to tell. Three of the four band members have been playing together for 30 years, a stretch that few in rock or blues can match. And theyve toured around the world, establishing especially strong followings in Germany and Japan. Theyve played all over the U.S., with the East Coast and Midwest being particular strongholds.
They play a wide variety of music that has appeal to a diverse audience, mixing the blues, rock and soulalong with rockabilly and swing. They were a roots rock band before there was such a thing as roots rock. They are among the top musical acts to come out of the Washington, D.C. But their acclaim and accomplishments go far beyond that. They have gotten their widest acclaim for being one of the first and best white boy blues bands of their generation, and for putting on a great live show. Over the last 30+ years, The Nighthawks have earned a reputation as one of the best and hardest working bands around.
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The Hardest Working Band Keeps Going StrongĪ New Line-Up: 30 Years Plus and Still Going Strong Pleases add your thoughts on the Nighthawks over the years as well as any photos you may have. I've seen many of the band's subsequent lineups over the years and always enjoy each new show as much as what preceded it. The combination of Mark Wenner's harp and guitarist Jimmy Thackery was a bit much to pass up.
As I've said before, my first Nighthawks live experience was in the mid 70's as an underaged blues novice.
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