The City's Backyard Ep 53: Long Island's Smokin Rockets! We chat with lead singer Sal Assenza!

We talk with the lead singer of The Smokin Rockets Sal Assenza, otherwise known as John Lemmon from his Beatles tribute band days!

As you know, Long Island gave birth to so much musical talent, notably Billy Joel and the multi-platinum band The Stray Cats who found their home in Massapequa. With the desire to showcase the music that has been a part of mainstream radio for audiences of all ages around the world, now comes Long Island's new "Atomic Rock Band"...The Smokin Rockets.
Founding member, Johnny Lemmon (guitar/vocals) has performed internationally in the pop music scene for more than 30 years with The Merseybeat Beatles Tribute, which has graced the stage for audiences worldwide. As an entertainer, guitar player, and singer of 50's & 60's Rock, Pop, Surf –any music from that era, he’s a tone junkie that loves eclectic music others won’t attempt to play. He’s been blessed to perform in many national and regional television and radio shows as well as arena concerts. He has played famous stages worldwide with his own music projects as well as accompanying many legendary music icons.

The trio captures the early days of guitar rock bands with an Atomic mix of 1950’s and 1960’s Rock & Roll, Surf & Rockabilly driving beats that will surely make your feet move.

Smokin Rockets will take you on a rock journey of the very best guitar bands of the atomic age. With the genius of Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Carl Perkins, Duane Eddie, The Ventures, and many others. The Rockets re-captures all the tonal energy long replaced by computers and digital technology. Listen to the magic as The Smokin Rockets take this era to new heights when they add their energetic pure rock twang with cutting edge musicianship. This trio’s contagious enthusiasm brings back the very best of this amazing era! To book Smokin Rockets contact Radioactive Talent and be sure to visit their website below!

https://www.reverbnation.com/thesmokinrockets