Unlucky Strike

Neo-Rockabilly Rebels

Unlucky Strike are a neo-Rockabilly band bringing a modern twist to a timeless genre. Since 2020, the band has built a loyal following through live-streamed performances and energetic festival slots. Their breakout came in 2021 supporting The Hawkmen, followed by a 2022 UK tour slot with The Damn Truth. They have also shared stages with John Miller and his Country Casuals, John Lewis, Thomas Truax, and Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls.

In 2023, Unlucky Strike released their debut album, Meanwhile, Back in the Lab…, cementing their reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting live Rockabilly acts. Founders Chris and Gemma Rushton then expanded the lineup in 2024 to a full band with drummer Matt Ball and bassist Andrew Wakefield.

Expect story-driven lyrics, epic guitar solos, and Rockabilly swagger with a modern edge. If Rockabilly is a classic car, Unlucky Strike are the custom hot rod—keeping the timeless look but upgrading the engine for the 21st century.