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The X Brothers

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Joe Bouchard was a founding member of rock legends Blue Öyster Cult. He joined that group in 1970 and was their bass player and a creative force in the band for 16 years. After 11 gold and platinum records for Columbia, he left BÖC in 1986 to pursue other goals. One of his early projects was the formation of the X Brothers.

The X Brothers were formed in 1988. Originally called the Cult Brothers, the group started as a four piece group with brothers Billy and Andy Hilfiger, on guitar and bass, respectively, and Jimmy Cacala on drums. As the Cult Brothers they toured all over the U.S. from Maine to Florida, Texas to Montana.

Due to a legal dispute with Blue Oyster Cult, The Cult Brothers changed their name to the X Brothers and in 1998 released a successful album entitled Solid Citizens. Right after the release of the CD, brother Billy was found to have a brain tumor. For the next four years, even though their schedule was cut back drastically, the group continued to play shows with Billy until he passed away three days after September 11, 2001.

Today, The X Brothers consists of original members Joe Bouchard, Andy Hilfiger, and Jimmy Cacala, as well as Rob Cannavino (formerly of Overkill) on guitar, and Bobby Hilfiger on cowbell. The band continues to deliver high-energy spectacles while entertaining old fans and indoctrinating new ones with an eclectic mix of classic songs, familiar and original.

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The X Brothers

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