Biography
Brass Kitten
Effective period / Period of releases: 1990 - 2002
Members: Sid (22), John Jeremi, Kellie Roulette, Steve Philbrook
Hair / Glam Metal (Heavy Metal) band from Green Bay, Wisconsin (USA).The band formed in 1988, disbanded in 1992 though their last album was finally released in 2002.
Brass Kitten was a band that toured extensively from 1988 through 1992, playing between 250 to 300 shows a year. From Winnipeg, Canada to Key West, Florida, Brass Kitten played the circuit nonstop. Brass Kitten is made up of four individuals: John Jeremi – lead guitar and vocals, Sid – drums, Steve Philbrook – lead vocals and guitar, Kiar Olson – bass and vocals. With this lineup, Brass Kitten successfully released their first album, “EZ-N-Pretty” via Emerald Records. After Kiar’s departure from the band in 1990, Kellie Roulette joined. BK toured “EZ-N-Pretty”, winning ‘National Pick Hit of the Week’ on Z-Rock National Syndicate radio.
In 1992, Brass Kitten had just finished recording the tracks for “Across America” when bassist Kellie was in a serious motorcycle accident. Kiar filled in for Kellie, but his recovery was doubtful and Brass Kitten disbanded. Through time, Kellie has made a full recovery and now plays with Sid in Tuff 2000 out of L.A. Steve lives in Minneapolis and currently plays in Kanine Zowie, while John and Kiar live in Green Bay and have a band called Ugly Stick.