The Riplets' 2002 album "Rock 'n Roll Beat" is a prime example of their uncompromising dedication to a primitive, 1960s-inspired garage rock sound. The album was released on the obscure My First Sonny Weissmuller label.
- "Rock 'n Roll Beat" was recorded in a single day at Cleveland's Mars Studio with minimal overdubs. The album features a cover of The Sonics' "Have Love, Will Travel." It reached #15 on the UK Indie Chart in late 2002.
- The album was co-produced by the band's lead singer, Johnny "The Rocket" Riplet, and local producer Donny "The Ear" Davis. The Riplets supported the album's release with a string of dates in the American Midwest. The album's raw sound was a deliberate contrast to the more polished rock prevalent at the time.
- "Rock 'n Roll Beat" received positive reviews in niche garage rock publications, with critics praising its authenticity and energy. The album sold over 2,000 copies in its first year of release. The Riplets disbanded in 2004, having released only two full-length albums.
The Riplets were a garage rock band from Cleveland, Ohio. They are best known for their raw, energetic sound and primitive songwriting.
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