Feature Image Photo Credit: Francisco Medina Fotografia
Holly West and Fred Aching are two-thirds of the Los Angeles stoner rock power trio known as Dead Groove. Holly is also the bassist for national touring Led Zeppelin tribute act Zepparella. Fred can be found behind the drumkit for Bulletboys, Kings Of Thrash, and more. Dead Groove has just released a new single. It’s a cover of the Hendrix classic “Voodoo Child,” and they have guitarists Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs, Deep Purple) and Lance Lopez joining them on the track. ”Voodoo Child” is now available on Cleopatra Records.
In this interview, Holly & Fred discuss the choice of doing “Voodoo Child” and working with two of the best guitarists in the world. They also talk about what the future might sound like for Dead Groove and the possibility of seeing the band out on the road.
“Voodoo Child (Slight Return)” feat. Steve Morse & Lance Lopez video:
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