"Me and John often had arguments about me liking the Stones better than the Beatles, and Rocks Off were the best tribute to the Rolling Stones that I’d ever seen."
Julia Baird
John Lennon’s sister
Rocks Off has performed hundreds of shows all over Europe to an ever-growing enthusiastic fan base.
Since 2002 the band has been invited to take part of Liverpool’s legendary annual Beatle Week, where they have performed for crowds as large as twenty thousand people.
In 2003 Rocks Off appeared on Sweden’s biggest morning TV show on the same day as the Stones began three outsold shows in Stockholm. Rocks Off has also had their live shows broadcasted on Swedish national radio.
At a Rocks Off concert you can expect to hear all The Rolling Stones classics as Honky Tonk Women, Satisfaction, Jumping Jack Flash, Brown Sugar, Start Me Upand many more!
But don’t worry Rocks Off are also generous to their hard core fans and will treat them to the lesser known classic such as Live With Me and Can’t You Hear Me Knocking, and on any giving night they might stretch out in the true bluesy tradition of the Stones and do a 15 minute version of Midnight Rambler!
Tony Johnson is the band’s undisputable front man with an on stage personification and a voice so close to Mick Jagger, that it will send shivers down your spine as well as a world class blues harmonica player.
Guitarist Filip Hartsner, with his perfect blend of a loose bluesy feel and razor sharp timing, executes the crucial role of Keith Richards. He was the obvious choice for the job and might at times be slightly spontaneous which forces the rest of the band to keep on their toes. This cements his irreplaceable role as Keith and keeps a true authentic feel to the bands slightly dangerous rock 'n' roll image.
Rocks Off lead guitarist Lars Elf is a guitarist of extraordinaire ability who can switch effortlessly from interesting and intricate Brian Jonesparts to complex Mick Taylorsolos that will rip your heart out all the way to Ronnie Wood’s perfect and complementary guitar parts.
Since spring 2009, two new members, bass-player Jesper Klarqvistand drummer Peter Schermanjoined up with the band and gave Rocks Off a new set of sparks and a fresh start similar to when Daryll Jones joined up with the old gang.
Filip Hartsner
Guitar
Peter Scherman
Drums
Jesper Klarqvist
Bass
Tony Johnson
Vocals
Mattias Sämberg
Keyboard
Lars Elf
Guitar
Det är som om Mick Jagger sjunger direkt till Rocks Off, som om han skrev låten direkt till Tony Johnson & Co.
You can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, well, you might find. You get what you need...
Så är det. För vad vill alla älskare av rock 'n' roll? Jo, att stå längst framme vid scenkanten och sköljas över av
Rolling Stones musik. Helst åtta kvällar i veckan.
Well... Man kan inte alltid få som man vill... Men - tack vare Rocks Off - kan just du få vad just du BEHÖVER.
Det du behöver är en Rolling Stones-upplevelse. Rocks Off ger dig det.
Inget annat band levandegör Jagger & Richards väldiga låtskatt bättre än Rocks Off. Inga - utom Rolling Stones själva.
Så - om det är Rolling Stones du vill ha, då är det Rocks Off du behöver!
Tore S Börjesson
Journalist och författare
Photo credits:
Aki Schadewitz, Sofie Gustavsson, Alan P. Kenny
Special thanks:
The Cavern City Tours, Kent Adeborn, Pepperland, The Rockits, The Overtures, Esa Kankaala
Upcoming gigs
26-27 sept, S/S Marieholm, Gothenburg
Link to a complete promo pack on Google Drive with:
- Promotional photos
- Logos
- Stage plot
- Biography
- Posters
LOGOS
BIO
POSTERS