The early years

In the summer of 1992 the band The BBB's was founded in Upper Austria. At the beginning in the classic four-man line-up with Gerald Schuldzucker (guitar & vocals), Siegfried Horvath (bass & vocals), Franz Kollmann (guitar) and Berndt Steiner (drums), mainly blues and rock songs are covered.

The first live performance takes place in April 1993 at the "Rock Shock Let" event in St. Martin im Innkreis. A few years later the band is renamed to The BADROCK BLUES BAND. Except for the drummer, the founding members are still part of the band.

It's getting bluesy

In 1998 our blues harp player Hans "Johnny" Siegetsleitner joins the band. Johnny is integral part of the band for many years until he unfortunately quits in 2009.

You can hear some real harp classics like Whammer Jammer and Hoochie Coochie Man on our debut album "Playin' the Blues" which was recorded in 1999.

Supporting the vocals

In the middle of 2001 the line-up is extended once more. Kathi Wagner with her powerful voice comes on board. Songs like Bring Me Some Water, I’d Rather Go Blind and Ball And Chain become possible with her. Kathi also remains an integral part of the band for many years until she quits in 2009. After a few other musical experiences, she is back in 2017.

Troubled times

With 2001, some troubled times begin. Our drummer Berndt Steiner leaves the band. Manfred Allinger, Harald Perzl, Wolfgang Schmitzberger and Alex Cech will play one after the other on the drums for the next few years. And a few more as live assistants.

In 2009, Hans Siegetsleitner and Kathi Wagner also leaf the band. So we're back in the classic four-man line-up for a short time.

At the end of 2009, piano player Toni Herrmann joins the band. He will stay with us until 2016.

A new drummer

In 2015 our current drummer Dominik Saloberger joins the band. A young, very talented and experienced musician. It's going on again!

Change at the keys

After Toni Herrmann left the company, a replacement was found quickly: Julian Höckner is the man for piano and keys since 2016, and also for backing and lead vocals on some songs. Thanks to Julian's versatility, there are now some Boogie Woogies in the program.

Mr. Blues has left the stage

On August 1, 2024, our Mr. Blues, our dear friend "Mercy," passed away suddenly and completely unexpectedly.

Gerald Schuldenzucker; † 2024

Mercy, you should know that we are deeply grateful for the countless wonderful hours we were able to spend with you. You were not just a bandmate, you were above all a wonderful friend who was always there when we needed him. We will sorely miss your humor, your empathy, your calmness, your great optimism and of course making music with you. You were the blues pulse of the band. With your incomparable feeling, both on the guitar and with your incredible blues voice, you enchanted and thrilled people at hundreds of gigs for 32 years from the very beginning.

We hope that wherever you are now, you can play many cool sessions with Johnny Winter, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, SRV, John Mayall, Jimy Hendrix, Elvis and all your idols.

R.I.P. Mr. Blues, dear friend, dear Mercy.