Rank and File - Long Gone Dead

Following their 1982 debut, Rank and File returned to the studio for their next work. The result was 1984's Long Gone Dead which is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this month. It spent three weeks on the US Billboard Album chart and peaked at number 201.

Rank and File - Sundown

California brothers Chip and Tony Kinman formed the alternative country, also known as cowpunk, band Rank and File in the early 1980’s. They utilized a vocal harmony style of singing upper and lower octaves that gave the group a unique sound. Chip played guitar, harmonica and sang. Tony played bass and sang. Rounding out the group was Slim Evans on drums and Alejandro Escovedo (the uncle of Sheila E.) on guitar and vocals.

This month we mark the thirtieth anniversary of Sundown, the group’s debut album.