Kat Men

Kat Men is an American/British rockabilly band, formed in 2006 by former Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom, and Darrel Higham. The duo released its debut album, Kat Men in 2006, with a follow-up, The Kat Men Cometh, released in 2013.

Kat Men
Origin	Wisconsin
Genres	Rockabilly
Years active	2006–2009, since 2012 (2012)
Labels	Decca Records
Members	Darrel Higham Slim Jim Phantom Al Gare
Past members	Gilby Clarke (2007–09)
Website	Official website

In 2012, former Imelda May bassist Al Gare joined the band.

History

Kat Men formed in 2006 when drummer Slim Jim Phantom and guitarist Darrel Higham met during a jam session at the Oneida Casino, in Wisconsin. The duo subsequently embarked upon a European tour, and recorded their debut studio album, Kat Men with former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke.^[1][2] The duo continued to tour until 2009 when Higham departed to perform with his wife Imelda May. Phantom subsequently joined a reunited Stray Cats and performed in the band The Head Cat.

In 2011, the duo reunited and recorded a new studio album, The Kat Men Cometh, in 2012 for a March 25, 2013 release. Former Imelda May bassist Al Gare joined the band's touring line-up in 2012, with the band scheduled to embark upon a UK tour in October 2012.^[3][4]

In 2013, the band played at the Screamin' Festival.^[5]

Discography

• Kat Men (2006)
• The Kat Men Cometh (2013)