Delivering Hybrid Rock, Squanky Kong explores a diversified fusion of musical styles while maintaining strong roots in rock music. From its infancy around 1994, Squanky Kong is the musical vision of composer/producer James M. House (sometimes known as Squankidonk (skwon'ke'dongk), or Squanky/Squank for short). Highlighted by aggressive 6-string bass and soaring electric guitars played by Squank himself, with elements of jazz, funk, blues, classical, reggae, and more.
It all began in late 1992 as James M. House started to learn electric guitar (age 13) while living in eastern Pennsylvania. Having grown up around music with his family, it was no strange territory. However, it was the endeavors with rock guitar that lead deeper into blues, jazz, and overall musical exploration. Notable guitar favorites said to have shaped his playing most include Steve Vai, Jimi Hendrix, Django Reinhardt, Frank Zappa, Dave Mustaine, David Gilmour, and Eric Clapton.
Shortly after guitar James started to learn 5-string bass, citing....
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