Lovehammers

Lovehammers were hard-working regulars on Chicago's mainstream rock scene, barely known outside the city limits till reality television came along and gave them the big break they had long been ready to receive. Singer Marty Casey formed the band when he was only 14, with bassist Dino Kourelis, drummer Bobby Kourelis, and guitarist Billy Sawilchik rounding out the lineup. Practice, practice, and more practice finally led to steady local gigs where their grunge-meets-hard rock sound earned them a loyal fan base. Their self-released 2003 album, Murder on My Mind, drew comparison...