Biography of Brownsville Station

A Detroit-area rock & roll band formed in 1969 by guitarist Cub Koda. Original members also included Mike Lutz (guitar), T. J. Cronley (drums), and Tony Driggins (bass). Initially influenced by Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and other '50s rockers, their early albums included inspired covers and genre-faithful originals. The group hit pay dirt in late 1973 with their number three hit, the Koda-penned "Smokin' in the Boy's Room." After disbanding the group in 1979, Koda went on to a career as a solo recording artist (see separate entry). ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine