Mink DeVille

== Info ==
Rock band from San Francisco. Doc Pomus of Rolling Stone Magaizine praised their songwriting and realistic depiction of the ghetto. Manfred Allen Jr. har previously played for John Lee Hooker. The band was influenced by The Drifters. Their name is meant to evoke an image of a fur-lined Cadillac. Louis Elranger had also played for Hooker. Allen and Elranger further introduced the blues to the band. Willie DeVille was more of a soul musician than a punk rocker. Influenced by Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band, Elmore James, and Little Walter. They also covered James Brown and the Famous Flames. Covered Otis Redding. Featured Steve Douglas. Phenomenal in Europe.
== Genres ==
Alternative
Category:Alternative
Category:Eighties
Category:Saturday Night Live performers