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The Hightops headed to Lonesome Oak Studios in Pine Bluff, AR mid Feb. 2006 to began
recording their new project entitled "Going Home". A collection of 8 original David Johnson, 2 Johnson/Petty
tunes and 2 written by Drummer Jim McCoy. Different from Steppin' Out this album leans toward a more Southern Rock influence.
David Johnson (guitar/vocals) honed his chops in Arkansas early
rock & roll days, playing with all the seminal players in the northeast area, including the boys of Black Oak Arkansas. His musical
travels took him to Texas where he settled in for awhile to share venues and jam with the likes of Kim Wilson, Jimmy Vaughn,
Luanne Barton, Billy Gibbons, Stevie
Ray Vaughan, Edgar Winter, and Roy Head. David can be found on stage with Aligator recording
artist Michael Burks whenever Michael is in town. David can pull out hundreds of guitar sounds and licks, many of which highlight
the unique arrangements that THE FABULOUS HIGHTOPS are known for.
Al Halpin (guitar) came to Arkansas by way
of New York, where he played a lot of the same clubs that David had
toured through and has shared the stage with Savoy Brown, FogHat & Peter Frampton . His guitar and slide guitar sound
is reminiscent of the Chicago/New York brand
of blues.
James (J.P.) Petty (bass) is a recent import from Texas. He and
David played together in blues bands throughout Texas, and have been songwriting
partners for many years. JP has been playing in Houston for about a hundred years, and has shared the stage with Molly Hatchett,
Edgar Winter, Roy Head & Marshall Tucker.
Big Frank O'brien (Hammond B-3) adds the smooth sound of the blues with his Allman Bros. influenced B-3 sounds.
Jim "Bonze" McCoy
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Jim has played
everything from blues, country, metal, rock, even in church over the years. The players I have played with, have taught
me more about music and myself then I ever thought possible. From Code Blue, Over Drive, Judge Parker, Molly Hatchet, and
Smiley Died to name a few. Music is "me" , I'm not the music. I have to have that breathe of air everyday I wake.
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THE FABULOUS
HIGHTOPS are here to entertain you with a blend of Classic Rock 'n' Roll and House Rockin' Blues sure to please just about everybody.
THE FABULOUS HIGHTOPS can be reached by calling
David
Johnson @ 479-236-2132
Or by
email to mrblues2@sbcglobal.net
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THE FABULOUS HIGHTOPS would like to thank our families,
friends and all our loyal FANS for being there rain, sleet or snow.
We would like thank the following for all their support;
Unknown Legends Bookings
David Hughes
Sherree Hughes
Lonesome Oak Studios
Joe & Rhonda Pitts
Liquid Groove Mojo
Michael Burks & The MB Blues Band
Bob Margolin
Dr. Tim Wilkin
Robert Hatfield
April Lizana
The Green Door Fayetteville, AR
'Lectric Liz Lottman
Shelia Kidd
Ernie May
Bob Coleman
Bill Hynes
Leah & The Mojo Doctors
The Joe Pitts Band
Smiley Died
Jeff Carey
Russ Hutchinson
Joe Giles & The Homewreckers
Brian Crowne
Oreo Blue
Baby Jason & the Tablerockers
Debbie & Dwight
Jay & Krista
Chuck & Glenda
Jeff & Paula in Houston,TX
Hal & Trey
Korey Montgomery
Bob Montgomery
Old Man Mark
Prarie Grove, AR
Georges Majestic Lounge
Fayetteville, AR
Chesters Place (Gone but not forgotten)
Fayetteville, AR
The Bayou Club
Rogers, AR
The Back Forty
Mountain Home, AR
Memphis, TN
Rum Boogies
Memphis, TN
Juanita's
Little Rock, AR
Bike's,Blues & BBQ
Fayetteville, AR
Blues & Bikes Festival
Heber Springs, AR
Robin Guitars
Gibson Guitars
Lopo Cabinets
Dr. Z Amps
Vox AC-15s
Klon Overdrives
DR Pure Blues Guitar Strings
Everly B52 Bomber Strings
Yamaha Drums
Vic Firth Sticks
Hamond Organs
Roland Keyboards
A very special thanks
to the staff of Washington Regional
Hospital who without their dedication
& care I would not be here today!
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NIGHTFLYING ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE Arkansas's 1st choice in entertainment news.
The Michael Burks Blues Band
Sceamin" Freeman & The World Record Band
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Clubs and Festivals Dates
Catch us at the following Clubs and Festivals
Friday April 13th
The Green Door
Benefit for David Johnson
Featuring Smiley Died
The Fabulous Hightops &
Liquid Grove Mojo
IT'S HERE !!!!!!!!!!!
The FABULOUS HIGHTOPS NEW CD
GOING HOME
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| David in the Studio |
David Johnson at Lonesome Oak Studios
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| Big AL laying down tracks |
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| Mr Petty getting ready to lay down the bottom end |
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| Jim after 2 days in the studios |
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| Franks question was "Do we have room for this great B-3 in the van?" |
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| The guys recording their new CD Goin' Home |
| World's Greatest Engineer Ronda Pitts |
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| Get it Right this time !!!!!!!! |
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