Dead Man In Reno

Dead Man in Reno formed with Paul Laine on vocals and guitar, Michael Harris on guitar, Clint Enos on bass, and Josh Villareal on drums. Their music pulls from classic rock sources like Led Zeppelin and The Doors, but they've also worked in some blues and country elements. They put out albums like 'Cursed' in 2004, 'The Death of a King' in 2006, and 'Ghost Town' in 2012.

Their 2004 song 'Cursed' got some attention for its moody feel and Laine's vocal delivery. Other tracks from their catalog include 'Even In My Dreams' and 'The Devil Made Him Do It'. The band's lyrics sometimes drew criticism for being too dark, but that was part of what their listeners connected with.

They had the usual early struggles with money and booking shows. The existing write-up makes a lot of dramatic claims about their impact, but the concrete pieces are just the members, the albums, and a handful of song titles like 'Love Stained Razorblades' and 'Goodbye Tomorrow, Hello Dead Letters'.