In 2003 he made his directorial debut with the release of the film 'House of 1000 Corpses' to a lukewarm reception, though it garnered quite a cult-following. Its sequel, 'The Devil's Rejects,' was released in 2005. It was received much better than the first film, even getting the 'thumbs up' from well-known film critic Roger Ebert. Also in his films is his wife Sheri Moon Zombie.
In March 2006, he released his newest album, entitled "Educated Horses". The album was a more stripped down, raw rock record, and quite a departure from the techno-industrial feel of the old Zombie albums. While this change, along with Zombie's change of appearance (he lost the dreadlocks and went back to his natural hair color, blonde), upset many of his fans, it allowed Rob to experiment with his style without deviating from his core fan base.
The new album also featured two new band members. John 5, of Marilyn Manson fame, and Tommy Clufetos, the former drummer for Ted Nugent and Alice Cooper, replaced Mike Riggs and John Tempesta, who had left the band in 2003 to work on other projects.
Hellbilly Deluxe 2, released in February 2010, is the first release where Rob Zombie worked with his full touring band. Previous albums were written and recorded by Rob Zombie himself and a rotating set of musicians. Commenting on the change, Zombie stated, "I've always had a revolving roster of studio and touring musicians, but the three guys in my band now have been on tour with me for years. So we're making it as a band. It's called Rob Zombie, but we're treating it like a band.
His half-brother, Michael Cummings is the lead singer of Powerman 5000.
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Rob Zombie Lyrics
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Last night in little rock put me in a haze.
Sweet, sweet connie, doin' her act,
She had the whole show and that's a natural fact.
Up all night with freddy king,
I got to tell you poker's his thing.
A-booze 'n ladies keep me right,
As long as we can make it to the show tonight.
We're an american band.
We're an american band.
We're coming to your town, we'll help you party it down.
We're an american band.
Four young chiquitas in omaha,
Was waitin' for the band to return from the show.
Feelin' good, feelin' right, it's Saturday night,
The hotel detective - he was out-a-sight.
Now, these fine ladies, they had a plan,
They was out to meet the boys in the band.
They said, come on, dudes, let's get it on,
And we proceeded to tear that hotel down.
We're an american band.
We're an american band.
We're coming to your town, we'll help you party it down.
We're an american band.
We're an american band.
We're an american band.
We're coming to your town, we'll help you party it down.
We're an american band.
We're an american band.
We're an american band.
We're coming to your town, we'll help you party it down.
We're an american band.
The lyrics of Rob Zombie's "We're an American Band" paint a picture of a band on the road, touring across the country and living the rockstar lifestyle to the fullest. The first verse opens with the singer recounting their travels on the road, having spent forty days away from home. They were in Little Rock, likely after a show, feeling hazy, and probably indulging in some substances. The second line mentions "Sweet Connie," who was likely a groupie that the band had met on the road, and "doin' her act" implies that she was likely seducing members of the band. The third line confirms that she had quite the impact on the band, having stolen the show.
The second verse starts with the singer talking about four young women in Omaha who were waiting for the band to come back from a show. They were feeling "good" and "right" on a Saturday night, likely trying to get the attention of the band. The hotel detective, who was likely trying to keep the peace, was "out-a-sight" or nowhere to be found. The ladies had a plan, and they wanted to meet the band. They invited the band up to their room, and the rest is history. The chorus repeats a total of three times, including the phrase "We're an American band," emphasizing the band's pride in their roots.
Overall, "We're an American Band" is a snapshot of the rockstar lifestyle from the perspective of the band. The song highlights the band's exploits, featuring everything from groupies to parties to playing poker. It's a song about living in the moment, having fun, and entertaining the masses.
Line by Line Meaning
On the road for forty days,
We've been touring for over a month now.
Last night in little rock put me in a haze.
Our wild show in Little Rock wore me out and left me feeling dazed.
Sweet, sweet connie, doin' her act,
A talented woman with charisma and sex appeal named Connie put on a great show.
She had the whole show and that's a natural fact.
Connie was the star of the show, no question about it.
Up all night with freddy king,
I stayed up all night with musician Freddy King.
I got to tell you poker's his thing.
Freddy King really enjoys playing poker as a pastime.
A-booze 'n ladies keep me right,
Alcohol and the company of women keep me happy and balanced.
As long as we can make it to the show tonight.
We just need to make it to our next concert tonight.
We're an american band.
We are a band from America.
Four young chiquitas in omaha,
In Omaha, there were four young Latina women.
Was waitin' for the band to return from the show.
They were waiting excitedly for us to get back from our concert.
Feelin' good, feelin' right, it's Saturday night,
We were all feeling great, especially since it was a Saturday night.
The hotel detective - he was out-a-sight.
The hotel security guard was very laid back and cool.
Now, these fine ladies, they had a plan,
The women had intentions in mind.
They was out to meet the boys in the band.
They wanted to meet us, the male members of the band.
They said, come on, dudes, let's get it on,
The women invited us to engage in sexual activity with them.
And we proceeded to tear that hotel down.
We had wild sex with the women, causing damage to the hotel room.
We're an american band.
We are a band from America.
We're coming to your town, we'll help you party it down.
We'll be playing music and creating a lively atmosphere in your town when we visit.
We're an american band.
We are a band from America.
We're an american band.
We are a band from America.
We're coming to your town, we'll help you party it down.
We'll arrive in your town and make sure you party with us.
We're an american band.
We are a band from America.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, BREW MUSIC CO.
Written by: Don Brewer
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@ziskokid1
Grand Funk are NOT in the rock and roll hall of fame....a crime.
@krl8814
I petition my wife from the Philippines when she first got here I asked her what she wanted to do she said I want to do what Americans do Rob Zombie's concert was playing in Concord at the Pavilion in Californiafirst night in America were at a Rob Zombie concert how good is that
@encyclopediajake
That is a definitely a good choice for a first day in America. Also you made a good choice for a life partner 👑
@Allagi22
Zombie truly does justice to Grand Funk. It's heavy but it's not over the top metal. It's still grooving I love the slower tempo
@mikeparker3767
ahepperl it needs more cow bell
@larmondoflairallen4705
RIP Sweet Sweet Connie, who passed away recently.
@user-6662HWY
Sweet Connie never comes or goes.
@guentherstahl5728
Rob Zombie is one of the best artists of our time and vegan, too, my utmost respect, Rob, keep rocking! ❤
@CoryG1981
you just find that out hes been Vegan since he was 9 most all fans alrdy know this .
@laurasupko
You got that right 👍