Royal Court of China

This Nashville, Tennessee, USA quartet were formed in 1984 by Joe Blanton (vocals, rhythm guitar), Chris Mekow (drums), Robert Logue (bass) and Oscar Rice (guitar), taking their name from a mention of the highest type of Chinese opium, which had originally been the name chosen by Jimmy Web page and Paul Rodgers for the band that became the Firm. Amazing local gigging as well as the self-financed FROM THE Beat ‘n’ Route EP resulted in a agreement with A&M Information, but with Logue and Grain’s penchant for the folkier audio, the record tended even more towards R.E.M. however you like compared to the hard rock and roll path that the various other two chosen, and carrying out a tour with REO Speedwagon, the music group divide. Blanton and Mekow maintained both name and agreement, and recruited bass participant Drew Cornutt and guitarist Josh Weinberg, however the latter was changed by Jeff Mays when he didn’t surpass goals in the studio room. Geared And Primed, made by Vic Maile, was an impressively different album, carrying out a harder path while retaining the greater rootsy guitar components of their prior release, particularly over the lighter materials. However, the record lacked the depth of quality materials to create it successful, as well as the music group faded from view.