When the nights of most typical rock n rollers are winding down, the boys from Rocket From the Crypt are just getting their days started. When not touring, rehearsing or writing new material, several members of the San Diego sextet earn their rent money helping tourists pull in their catches on fishing boats in Mission Bay Morenas. Sometimes I think we re the only working band in rock n roll, quips RFTC frontman Speedo, better known to Mom and Dad as John Reis.
Today is a dress rehearsal.
Not like the old skeleton suit days or anything. We practice with clothing optional, so dress rehearsal just means please wear clothes. While their wardrobe may remain in transition, Rocket From the Crypt continues to be one of few dependable, great rock bands even as their profile has slightly diminished in recent years. We never broke up and we never left. It s really catapulted the band into overdrive.