Related Bands of Audley Freed
Last updated 10/10/05
This page does not include guest appearances on albums. Check Discography for these.

The Point ( ? - 1987)
Audley left this popular NC band around '87 to join......

Sidewinder (1987 - 1989)
An extremely popular covers band in the NC area, playing Bad Company and Led Zeppelin tunes, among others. Cry of Love bassist Robert Kearns also did a stint in this band (although this Webmaster does not know if both Audley and Robert were ever in the band at the same time). Audley left Sidewinder around 1989.

Cry of Love MkI (1989 - 1991)
This version of the band featured:
Robert Kearns (Bass), Jason Patterson (Drums), Audley Freed (Guitar) Pee Wee Watson (Vocals)
Pee Wee was the former vocalist for 'Nantucket'.
The band rehearsed and recorded with John Custer but did not acheive success until becoming......

Cry of Love MkII (1991 - 1994)
You know all about this one.Or else you wouldn't be here would you? !!
Robert Kearns (Bass), Jason Patterson (Drums), Audley Freed (Guitar) Kelly Holland (Vocals)

Cry of Love MKIII (1996 - 1997)
And again...........
Robert Kearns (Bass), Jason Patterson (Drums), Audley Freed (Guitar) Robert Mason (Vocals)

The Black Crowes (1998 - 2002)
Toured for the 'By Your Side' album and recorded the 'Live at the Greek' (f/Jimmy page). Considered a full-time member of the band for the 2001 'Lions' album, despite limited contribution to the recording of that album.
Chris Robinson (Vocals), Rich Robinson (Guitar), Audley Freed (Guitar), Steve Gorman (Drums), Eddie Harsch (Keyboards), Sven Pipien (Drums)

Peaceful Knieval (2002/2003)
Audley Freed (Guitar), Mike Farris (Vocals), Charlie Drayton (Drums), Andy Hess (Bass), George Laks (Keyboards)

JoB Cain (2003)
A touring band formed by Audley and Alvin by email! Original numbers and covers. The name is a character in the 70's western flick, "Zachariah" played by Elvin Jones. In the movie Job Cain's band was 'The James Gang', which all members of this band dig. More HERE .
Robert Kearns (Bass), Ed Michaels (Drums), Audley Freed (Guitar), Alvin Youngblood-Hart (Guitar/Vocals)

Jennifer Hanson (2003)
Audley played Guitar for some of this Country singers shows.

The Plastic Rulers (2003 - 2005)
Nashville group, Drum stool has also been occupied by Steve Gorman, Ken Coomer and Keith Brogden.
Warren Pash (Vocals), Audley Freed (Guitar), Billy Mercer (Bass), Brad Pemberton (Drums)

New Earth Mud (2004)
Joining a revised version of this Chris Robinson solo project, Audley contributed to the album 'A Magnificent Distance' and also toured the album until Chris returned to the Black Crowes in Jan 2005.
Recording Band: Chris Robinson (Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica), George Laks (keyboards), George Reiff (bass), Jeremy Stacey (drums, percussion) and Paul Stacey (guitar), Ethan Johns (drums), Richard Causon (keyboards), Audley Freed (guitars).
Touring Band: Audley Freed (guitar), George Reiff (bass), Steve Distanislao (drums) and Rob Barraco (keyboards).

Helles Belles (?)
An AC/DC tribute band performed in Drag! Performed for a New Years Show and a Halloween! I believe these shows may have been performed as part of a benefit gig.
Kelly Holland (Vocals), Audley Freed (Guitar), J.D (Drums), ??? (Bass)

Joe Perry Band (2005)
Only a handful of shows and TV appearances to promote Joe Perry's latest 2005 solo album. Audley hired as Rhythm guitarist for tour.
Touring Band: Joe Perry (Lead Vocal, Lead Guitar), Audley Freed (Rhythm Guitar!), Charlie Drayton (Bass), Paul Caruso (Drums)

Hey Hey Hey (2004 - present)
A club band formed, most likely, for fun. Plays in and around Audley's new home town of Nashville. Steve Gorman has now rejoined the Crowes and so am not sure who now occupies the Drum Seat. (Steve declined the original invitation to a Crowes reformation in Jan 2005).
Audley Freed (Guitar), Steve Gorman (Drums), Rob McNelley (Guitar), "Nicky G" Govrick (Bass)

Sin City Social Club (Sep 2005)
An alt-country covers band formed for the Nashville Music Festival.
Audley Freed, Ken Coomer, Hags Haggerty, Billy Mercer, Jen Gunderman (Audley's Missus!) and Jesse Alexander

Blue Floyd (Present)
A Pink Floyd covers and Blues Jam band. Audly makes up the current line-up which has featured many famous musicians in it's several incarnations:
Matt Abts (Drums), Alvin Youngblood-Hart (Guitar, Vocals), Berry Oakley Jr (Bass), Jeff Pevar (Guitar), Johnny Neel (Keyboards), Audley Freed (Guitar)