The Richmond Sluts were founded by Chris B (Chris Beltran, on bass guitar) and Shea Roberts (guitar and vocals) in 1998; they shared similar tastes in music, such as the Clash, the Rolling Stones, New York Dolls, and the Stooges. After adding Justin Lynn (keyboards), the Richmond Sluts developed a distinctive sound and began performing with the Brian Jonestown Massacre and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
The Richmond Sluts have reunited; besides the core members Shea Roberts, Chris Beltran and Justin Lynn, the band has added Jesse Nichols (guitar) and John Tyree (drums). While they have not recorded a new album yet, the band has a cool logo – fashioned from a thick tongue like their heroes the Rolling Stones – and a T-shirt that features the tag line, Born to Boogie. The Richmond Sluts have embarked on their first European tour this year.
(June 2014)
