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The Flat Duo Jets were the darling of college radio in the 80's and 90's. The duo, guitarist Dex Romweber and drummer Chris Crow Smith influenced scores of musicians with their wild, raw performances of 50's rockabilly tunes. Guitarist Jack White points to the Flat Duo Jets as a major influence on him and his own duo band the White Stripes.
The Flat Duo Jets broke up in the late 90's, but Dex Romweber continues to perform as the Dex Romweber Duo with his older sister Sara. Dex and Sara play tonight at Cafe Nine in New Haven. We spoke with Dex Romweber recently about his career, and how he came up with the idea to play in a band with only drums and guitar.
Songs in this interview:
Flat Duo Jets - Riot in Cell Block #9
