Forming in 2002 The Degenerates quickly became one of the premier local cover bands in the Hartford, CT. area. With the success that came with playing every weekend the transition to playing original music seemed to be a fluid one with instant results. Their original material is energetic, mainstream pop rock with catchy hooks and ready for radio.

The Degenerates

“The more you drink, the better we sound” is not what you would normally want to say about your band... unless you are The Degenerates. The perfect blend of cockiness, obnoxiousness, and humor, they fully live up to their “no-image image”, yet still sound good, and consistently pack each venue they play. Forming in 2002 The Degenerates have quickly become one of the premier local bands in the Metro-Hartford area. The Degenerates have earned numerous accolades including winning The Hartford Advocate Grand Band Slam in 2006 and 2002, taking second place in 2005 and getting nominated for the Valley Advocate's best cover band in MA. The set list which includes top 40, classic rock, alternative and kitschy 80’s tunes – played with a tongue-in-cheek seriousness that only enhances their arrogant charm, is guaranteed to get any crowd going. The Degenerates have been selected to headline multiple Hartford area Block parties performing in front of thousands of fans. They have also appeared in a guest spot interview on KISS 95.7. The band has performed with national acts such as EVE6 and Jani Lane from 80s band Warrant. The Degenerates have been proudly sponsored by Bud Light since 2004 and are a regular featured act at select Bud Light events. They have written theme songs for local CT radio personalities such as 106.9 WCCC’s Don Steele on Sunday mornings and Sebastian on the weekday morning drive broadcast. Building on the momentum of their success, and not content with being just another local cover band, The Degenerates have recently completed an all-original 8 track CD. Their original material is energetic, mainstream pop rock with catchy hooks and crunchy guitar riffs. Tight harmonies and pulsing bass lines top off the new tunes. With singer/guitarist Mike Tracy, lead guitarist Tony Botticello, bass player Chris Leland, and Dave Thayer on drums, The Degenerates exude their energy from the stage into the crowd. The Degenerates have already established themselves as one of the top tier cover bands in the Hartford area and with the new release of their self titled debut EP are on track to become the best new original acts to come out of CT.
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