Judd Hoos
American rock band
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Judd Hoos is an American rock band based in Sturgis, South Dakota.[1] The band's line up consists of Tyler Bills (vocals and guitar), Shane Funk (drums), Andy Young (guitar), Kiethan Funk, and Chase Huseby (bass).[2]
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Judd Hoos playing in Sturgis on April 16, 2016. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Sturgis, South Dakota, USA |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Label | Independent |
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The band represented South Dakota In the American Song Contest in 2022.[3]
The band released a new single "Dirty Work" on June 8, 2018.[4] Their previous single, "Breathe In," charted 23 on the iTunes new rock single releases.[5][6] "Breathe In," is a follow-up to their "Billboard" single released a year prior that charted 83 on the iTunes new rock single releases.[7][8] "Billboard" is on the soundtrack to the 2016 film Tater Tot & Patton.[9]
History
Formation (2004)
The band formed when Bob Zwart left regional rock band Zwartè in 2004 to audition as a front man for a band being formed in Sturgis, South Dakota by Shane Funk and original guitarist, Drew Lerdal.[10] Bob had been the drummer for Zwartè for 14 years and upon his departure recruited former Zwartè bassist Chris Hornick.[1]
Touring (2004-present)
The band's tour primarily includes shows in South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, Minnesota, and Iowa.[11]
Lineup change (2016)
In February 2016 Original front-man Bob Zwart retired from the band.[12]
Lineup change (2021)
In 2021 Chris Hornick retired from the band and added Chase Huseby and Keithan Funk.[2]
Management
In 2003 Judd Hoos signed with HomeSlice Artist Management,[13] a subsidiary of the HomeSlice Group, an entertainment and media company that is the worldwide exclusive licensing agent[11] of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Discography
The band independently released their debut album Best Intentions in 2007 that was later re-mastered and re-released in 2008 as Better Intentions.[14] Better Intentions featured the band's singles "Best Intentions"[15] and "Just Because."[16] Their 2013 follow-up album titled Two[17] featured their single "Stand Up"[18] that received regional airplay thanks to a number of independent Program Directors at different radio stations across the Midwest. On July 7, 2015 the band released a single titled "Billboard" followed up by a new single titled "Breathe In" on May 6, 2016.[5] The bands' single "House Party" was released on June 17, 2016 in conjunction with their EP release.[19] Their latest full-length album Music In The Dark[20] was released on June 2, 2017.