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Black Eyed Sons released their debut album “Cowboys In Pinstriped Suits” via Off Yer Rocka Recordings on February 19th 2025 to rave reviews, one of which were mine as I enjoyed the vibe that they’ve kicked out, even more so now as they have just released the title track with a music video featuring Joe Elliott.
My take on the single is that it’s a gnarly, put up or shut up fighting words song, one of the heaviest tracks on the album musically and also heavily as soul destroying guitar lines jab around piano overload and a full on rhythm section. Job well and truly done!
Cowboys in Pinstriped Suits is the title track of their new album and is a collaboration between Guy Griffin and Joe Elliott.
Black Eyed Sons release official music video for the title track of their album, Cowboys in Pinstriped Suits, featuring legendary Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott. This song is more than just music—it’s a heartfelt tribute to the dreams that fuel the rock ‘n’ roll journey.
Guy Griffin shares, ‘This video features the cover star of our album (I call him the Ziggy Kid ) He could be any of us , the ones who grew up dreaming of Rock n’ Roll in a golden era for music . The video’s a surreal glam rock dystopian space age adventure condensed into 4 and a half minutes. We hope you enjoy it’.
Guy adds: “I wanted to write a song that’s both a celebration and a bittersweet reflection on my golden days of rock ‘n’ roll. As a teenager, I dreamt of living that life—of standing in the spotlight, feeling the roar of the crowd. And then, that dream came true… but dreams don’t always turn out exactly as you picture them. Careful what you wish for! This song is my love letter to the era that shaped me. It’s in the style of Mott, Bowie, and the greats, so who else would I ask to bring it to life but Joe Elliott? Our mutual love of Mott the Hoople is what first brought us together in The Down ‘n’ Outz, and now, here we are again. It’s a song about rock stars, featuring a true rock star, and backed by the talents of my old friend Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper) and the incredible Chip Z’Nuff.”
Band:
Guy Griffin (lead vocals/guitar)
Paul Guerin (guitar)
Keith Weir (keyboards)
Nick Mailing (bass)
Pip Mailing (drums)
