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Dr. X
 
Style(s): Metal/Hard Rock, Metal/Hard Rock
Location: Dayton, OH
Label: J-Bird Records
"Dr. X is full-on, high intensity metal. "Mr. Nowhere" and the metal-funk of "DMHC Man" are especially good. But, just when you think you've got them figured out, you get "I Sit and Look Out", a musical adaptation of a Walt Whitman poem! And "V-8 Skate" gets my vote for number one local music cruisin' tune. " -Tony Peters, Dayton Rocks-
Dr. X was formed in Dayton, Ohio in 1995. They played their first show at Oregon Express on September 23, 1995. They performed both covers and originals, including an early version of DMHC Man. The original lineup consisted of Ken, Bill, drummer Jay Stueve, and guitarist Keith Wood.
After Jay's departure in February 1996, Jim McMahan stepped in. The band spent much of the next year writing songs and playing lots of shows to sparse crowds.
In March 1997, Jim left the band and was replaced by Steve Weller. This prompted a move towards a heavier sound, and audience size began to increase.
In the fall of 1997, Dr. X began production on their self-titled debut CD at Aztek Records in Dayton, Ohio. The band signed with J-Bird Records in June 1998, coinciding with the release of their first CD. Their CD Release Party was a huge success; and this, along with an ass-kicking performance at the 1998 WTUE/Sanctuary Halloween Show thrust Dr. X into the forefront of the local music scene. Crowds at Dr. X shows began to grow larger.
In February 1999, Keith Wood departed the band and was replaced by current guitarist Tom Reade, who gave Dr. X the fat, meaty sound they had been previously lacking.
Dr. X released a 3-song sampler entitled Things To Come on Halloween 1999.
In August 2000, Steve Weller departed the band and was replaced by Greg Wiedemann.
Dr. X is now working on their second CD, and with their energetic live performances and sizeable, loyal following they have begun to attract regional attention from clubs, promoters, record labels, and radio stations from Des Moines, Indianapolis, Lexington, and New York City.
Dr. X has opened for such national acts as Jason Bonham, Great White, Molly Hatchet, & Brian Howe of Bad Company.
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