Shred-guitar virtuoso
David T. Chastain formed
the Southern Gentlemen as a vehicle for exploring heavy, Southern-fried blues-rock in the vein of idols, like
Jimi Hendrix,
Robin Trower, and
ZZ Top. The group was rounded out by bassist Kevin Kekes and drummer Dennis Lesh, while
Chastain assumed lead vocal duties.
Exotic Dancer Blues, the band's unabashedly '70s-worshipping debut, was released in late 2000. ~ Steve Huey