Sometimes the most interesting of projects arise from the most unusual of
circumstances. So it is that the Down 'N' Outz is a project fronted by Def
Leppard's Joe Elliott, backed by The Quireboys and playing rare tracks
connected only by Mott The Hoople.
Joe Elliott takes up the story, "When Mott The Hoople announced they were
reforming for a week's worth of shows at the Hammersmith Odeon I was asked
that I participate in some capacity. They've always been my favourite band
and it's nice to see the rest of the rock world finally catch up and give
them their due."
The Down 'N Outz supported Mott The Hoople at one of their legendary 2009
reformation shows at Hammersmith Odeon. In addition to Joe Elliott
(Vocals/Guitar/Keyboards) the band featured The Quireboys' Paul Guerin
(Guitar), Guy Griffin (Guitar), Keith Weir (keyboards) and Phil Martin
(drums) and finally bassist Ronnie Garrity (Raw Glory). Following a
rapturous reception the one night project took on a life and energy of its
own and an album project was born.
Down 'N Outz then set about recording an album's worth of material. The
album was produced by Joe Elliott with co-production by Ronan McHugh. The
album was recorded at Joe Elliott's own studio Joe's Garage and Moor Hall
studio in Bedfordshire.
Albums available through Mailboat
DownNOutz.com