It was widely believed that Bang Camaro broke up after performing at Game Unicon 2009 in Marlboro, MA, or after their performances at Rocklahoma 2009 in Pryor, OK, and had their final performance in December 2009 in Boston, MA. Founder and rhythm guitarist Alex Necochea addressed their broken-up status as ultimately incorrect on the band's official blog in the weeks leading up to their fall 2010 show in Boston, MA.
Musical style and influences
The band is composed of a bassist, a drummer, 2 guitarists, and a lead singer complement which comprises anywhere from eight to twelve vocalists. Their style is similar to late '70s–80s glam and anthem rock music. The basic song structure highlights catchy choruses and integrates frequent guitar solos. The band cite Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly, plus metal bands such as Iron Maiden, Skid Row, Def Leppard, and Dokken, as influences. Discussing their anthem rock style, band member Alex Necochea said, "We're really not heavy metal. I think our focus is more on writing great singles, as best as we can make them. That's just something Bryn and I grew up on. We're big fans of melody and big driving hooks, that sort of thing."
Band members
;Current members
Alex Necochea - rhythm/lead guitar
Bryn Bennett - lead guitar
Dave "Doz" Riley - bass guitar
Seth Kasper - drums
Rodrigo Van Stoli - vocals
Morgan Brown - vocals
Nick Given - vocals
Richie Hoss - vocals
Glen Fant - vocals
Steve Trombley - vocals
Mike Soltoff - vocals
Zach Given - vocals
Jake Given - vocals
Jay Clifford - vocals
Andre Coles - vocals
Dick Valentine - vocals
;Past members
Maclaine Diemer - guitar, keyboards
Mike Oor - guitar
Peter McCarthy - drums
Andy Dole - drums
Dylan Halacy - drums
Graeme Hall - vocals
Sean Barry - vocals
Jay Marsh - vocals
Keith Wales - vocals
James Fant - vocals
Justin Buckley - vocals
Max Heinegg - vocals
Mike McKay - vocals
Nate Wells - vocals
Robb Waters - vocals
Christopher Pappas - vocals
Jim Sargent - vocals
Discography
;Albums
Bang Camaro
Bang Camaro II
;Compilations
From Toronto With Love – Features a live version of "Out on the Streets," which was recorded at the Bang Camaro album release show at Paradise Rock Club in Boston, MA in February 2007.
Tankfarm Presents: Future Sounds 26 - Song unknown.
Additional member affiliations
Bryn Bennett was a member of the bands The Model Sons and Reverse.
Alex Necochea was a member of The Gasolines,The Good North,The Vershok, and has performed with Bleu,Vic Firecracker,Max Heinegg & The Nervous, and The SnowLeopards. He is currently a member of Township, Devil on Horseback, and Worshipper.
Dave "Doz" Riley was a member of The Good North and is currently a member of Devil on Horseback.
Nick Given, Steve Trombley, Alex Necochea & Pete McCarthy were members of the band The Vershok at various points in history. Nick, Steve, Pete McCarthy, and Graeme Hall were for a time members of Boston-based adventure punk band, Men of Seas.
Jay Marsh & Maclaine Diemer were members of the band Taxpayer; Maclaine performed with Bleu and was co-host of the podcast from grouphug.us called Audiocrush. He is currently a sound designer at ArenaNet on Guild Wars 2.
Glen and James Fant were members of the band The Distinguished Members. Glen is currently guitarist for The Fatal Flaw.
Andre Coles, also known as Boy Wonder, is a Philadelphia, PA-based musician.
Max Heinegg has a solo musical career.
Keith Wales was a member of the band St. Helena.
Graeme Hall was a member of the bands The Vershok, Moki, and Men of Seas.
Richie Hoss & Rodrigo Van Stoli were members of Noble Rot. Stoli currently fronts Boston rock outfit Aquanutz.
Mike McKay is also known as Boston, MA-based DJ Mistaker.