American Dog

by Tom Demalon American Dogis a three-piece, hard rock band from Columbus, Ohio, led by lead singer/bassist Michael Hannon, who had previously played with ‘80s metal outfits Salty Dog and Dangerous Toys. Having grown up on acts like Ted Nugent, Black Sabbath, and AC/DC, Hannon joined forces with guitarist Steve Threado and drummer Keith Pickens, who had been drumming for a rival band. Last Of A Dying Breedwas released in April 2000 and found favor with fans that had found radio and video outlets lacking in harder-edged, straight-ahead rock and roll. This was followed by the live, studio EP 6 Pack, with all half-dozen cuts dealing with drinking. As of 2002, the hard-rocking trio was readying a third release, Red, White, And Black And Blue.