Age, Biography and Wiki
Rocky Athas was born on 15 October, 1954 in Texas, U.S., is a Rocky Athas in Texas, is blues songwriter. Discover Rocky Athas's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
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| Occupation |
Guitarist · songwriter |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
15 October 1954 |
| Birthday |
15 October |
| Birthplace |
Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Guitarist with the age 69 years old group.
Rocky Athas Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Rocky Athas height not available right now. We will update Rocky Athas's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Rocky Athas Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rocky Athas worth at the age of 69 years old? Rocky Athas’s income source is mostly from being a successful Guitarist. He is from United States. We have estimated Rocky Athas's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Guitarist |
Rocky Athas Social Network
Timeline
Rocky Athas (born 15 October 1954 ) in Texas, is a blues songwriter and guitarist, best known for his work with Black Oak Arkansas, Glenn Hughes, Buddy Miles, Double Trouble and John Mayall.
Rocky Athas first founded blues band 'Lightning' that toured Texas and played as supporting act for numerous local bands.
When he was 23, Texas music magazine Buddy ranked him in the Top 10 best guitarists.
He then joined several acts as a lead guitarist, including Black Oak Arkansas.
He wrote two of the band's greatest hits, "Ready as Hell" and "Wild Bunch".
While in BOA, he met Johnnie and Tommy Bolin (Deep Purple and James Gang), who became close friends.
After Tommy's death, Rocky performed tribute shows to his friend with Johnnie Bolin and Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple and Trapeze) in support of the Tommy Bolin Archives foundation.
In 2000, Rocky recorded Blues Berries with Buddy Miles and Stevie Ray Vaughan's rhythm section, Double Trouble.
Rocky also covered 'The Wind Cries Mary' for the album Blue Haze – Songs of Jimi Hendrix.
In 2003, he founded The Rocky Athas group and released Miracle, produced by Jim Gaines, with whom he became friends while recording Blues Berries.
In 2005, the band released a second album, VooDoo Moon, in collaboration with Larry Samford.
In 2007, he released Lightning Strikes Twice, made up of tracks from his first band 'Lightning'.
In 2009, John Mayall asked him to play lead guitar on Tough.
In 2014, he recorded a second album with Mayall, A Special Life.
In 2014, Rocky released Let My Guitar Do The Talking...With My Friends on Cherryburst Records.
The album is instrumental, and Athas used several vintage guitars from his personal collection.
In 2015, Rocky released two compilations, entitled The Essential Rocky Athas (Volume I and Volume II), featuring several bonus tracks, including a cover of "'White Room" by Cream.
Athas intensively toured with the legendary bluesman until 2016, when John Mayall decided to operate as a trio.
In 2017, Athas released Shakin' The Dust, produced by Jim Gaines (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Santana's Supernatural).
Rocky Athas has been heavily influenced by Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton.
Other influences are Freddie King, The Beatles, Cream, Mountain and Leslie West.
