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).