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Slow Roosevelt (1995-2004) was one of the premier hard rock acts in the famous Deep Ellum music during its peak from 1999-2004. Although other bands in that genre were on the scene (e.g., Drowning Pool), Slow Roosevelt was the band that started it all for hard rock during that time. Considered the Grandfathers of modern Dallas metal, the band accomplished many successes such as a nationally released album through Reality Records/Sony Entertainment and a music video that premiered on VH1. Although their fans rarely described them as "metal" the Dallas Observer awarded them best metal act several years running. While the
Slow Roosevelt (1995-2004) was one of the premier hard rock acts in the famous Deep Ellum music during its peak from 1999-2004. Although other bands in that genre were on the scene (e.g., Drowning Pool), Slow Roosevelt was the band that started it all for hard rock during that time. Considered the Grandfathers of modern Dallas metal, the band accomplished many successes such as a nationally released album through Reality Records/Sony Entertainment and a music video that premiered on VH1. Although their fans rarely described them as "metal" the Dallas Observer awarded them best metal act several years running. While they never achieved any success on a national level, they consistently sold-out their live shows at various clubs in the Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton music scene. Their last show was March 19th, 2004.
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