The Band

The Deans have always shared a love for pure rock&roll - from the early days of Rockabilly and British Invasion to the Punk and Glam sounds of the 70’s to modern Power Pop. The Deans' sound is not precisely defined, but the foundation it is built upon certainly is. Legends such as The Kinks, The Beatles, The Hollies and The Byrds are paid homage in every Deans original. As are more contemporary heroes such as Cheap Trick, The Clash, Elvis Costello, Oasis, Social Distortion, and Supergrass. An appreciation for the classics, as well as a sense of musical adventure fuels The Deans’ high-octane brand of retro-flavored rock and roll.

In 1998, The Deans released their first full length CD - Shindig At Newton’s. The release brought the band some regional notoriety and culminated in a tour of the Midwest, East Coast and the United Kingdom. In order to keep the momentum going, Moallemian moved the operation to Chicago in 1999. Once there, he was joined by veteran local drummer Kent Stewart. Next, the band added former Verve Pipe guitarist Brian Stout on bass guitar and backing vocals. Brian had known May from their days in East Lansing, where they both attended Michigan State University. He had moved to Chicago in 1998 hoping to join a rock&roll band with an edge - that band would be The Deans.

In these days of regurgitated “alternative” clone bands and computer-generated noise, The Deans offer an exciting and eclectic mix of old classics and new alternatives. Just one listen and you know that this is something new... something old... something good.



	The Deans first came on the scene in the sleepy college town of East Lansing, Michigan. Band founder May Moallemian recalls suggesting to his friends that they should start a band. Nothing serious, just for kicks. It was easier said than done. Only original guitarist David Green actually played an instrument at the time. And what to name this “band”? Well the writing was on the wall - literally. One of the guys lived in a one bedroom flat in “The Dean” apartment building. The name, to them, conjured images of 50’s guys wearing dark shades, skinny ties and singing into big Elvis microphones. It would suit them nicely. The Deans have always shared a love for pure rock&roll - from the early days of Rockabilly and British Invasion to the Punk and Glam sounds of the 70’s to modern Power Pop. The Deans' sound is not precisely defined, but the foundation it is built upon certainly is. Legends such as The Kinks, The Beatles, The Hollies and The Byrds are paid homage in every Deans original. As are more contemporary heroes such as Cheap Trick, The Clash, Elvis Costello, Oasis, Social Distortion, and Supergrass. An appreciation for the classics, as well as a sense of musical adventure fuels The Deans’ high-octane brand of retro-flavored rock and roll. In 1998, The Deans released their first full length CD - Shindig At Newton’s. The release brought the band some regional notoriety and culminated in a tour of the Midwest, East Coast and the United Kingdom. In order to keep the momentum going, Moallemian moved the operation to Chicago in 1999. Once there, he was joined by veteran local drummer Kent Stewart. Next, the band added former Verve Pipe guitarist Brian Stout on bass guitar and backing vocals. Brian had known May from their days in East Lansing, where they both attended Michigan State University. He had moved to Chicago in 1998 hoping to join a rock&roll band with an edge - that band would be The Deans. In these days of regurgitated “alternative” clone bands and computer-generated noise, The Deans offer an exciting and eclectic mix of old classics and new alternatives. Just one listen and you know that this is something new... something old... something good.