Our Story
BAAD NEWZ the band, a diverse rock trio from San Antonio, TX. In the band's 37 year history they have evolved to a
catalog of musical styles and genres,( METAL, CLASSIC ROCK, BLUES,R&B, COUNTRY) The line up includes:
PRESTON BRACY- GUITAR & VOCALS,
WILL PENA - BASS & VOCALS,
GILBERT "GWIBB" PENA - DRUMS & VOCALS
The band originated in 1984 formed by PRESTON in which they started out with five members.
By 1987 the band replaced their drummer with current member GILBERT.
In 1995 WILL was introduced to the band as their new bassist!
All the members in the band write, compose, arrange, produce as well as sing their material giving the band the extended range of creativity and style!!
The band's longevity is amazing in itself considering the fact that most band's or groups go their separate ways on an average of five years or less!!! The diversity allows the band to play more than just rock venues. That would include Fiesta events, National night out, Juneteenth, Bike rallies, Weddings, Private parties and events on Military installations.
As of recent the band has opened for acts such as DICK DALE, DOKKEN, FATES WARNING, THIN LIZZY, ERIC JOHNSON,LOVE/HATE, IRON MAIDENS,PAT TRAVERS, and FASTER PUSSYCAT, along with local favorites AUGGIE MEYERS, RUBEN V, JESSIKILL and PATSY TORRES!!! and countless others.
The band continues to perform in San Antonio and the surrounding area. You can also see information on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pages/Baad-Newz-The-band/128412200598667 or REVERBNATION
http://www.reverbnation.com/baadnewztheband
