Hees, Irl

IRL HEES

  • From Tuscumbia, Missouri.
  • Pronounced “Earl Hess.”
  • 1976, began playing bass in a regional bluegrass band.
  • 1984, joined Lost Highway (California).
  • 1985, formed Missouri band called Down the Road.
  • 1992, worked with Rhonda Vincent. Was an original member of her band The Rage.
  • 1996, joined Chris Jones and the Night Drivers.
  • 2001, joined the Lonesome River Band.
  • 2003, released solo album I’m Just a Bass Player (no label).
  • 2005, worked with Cedar Hill.
  • 2010, joined the Cleverlys (AKA Miles Cleverly).