(1966-06-18)June 18, 1966 Batesville, Indiana, U.S.
Origin
Carrboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Died
February 16, 2024(2024-02-16) (aged 57)
Genres
Rockabilly Roots rock Blues-rock
Occupation(s)
Musician Singer-songwriter Multi-instrumentalist
Instrument(s)
Guitar and piano
Years active
1983–2024
Labels
Norton Records Bloodshot Records Third Man Records
Website
Bloodshot Record: Dex Romweber
Musical artist
John Michael Dexter "Dex" Romweber (June 18, 1966 – February 16, 2024) was an American rockabilly and roots rock musician (primarily playing electric guitar) from Carrboro, North Carolina.[1] Dex was best known as one-half of the seminal two-piece Flat Duo Jets.[2] He fronted the Dex Romweber Duo with his older sister Sara Romweber.
^Gilbreath, Aaron (June 11, 2012). "Dex Romweber Duo: All the Requisite Billies: The Untold Legend of Dex Romweber". Oxford American. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012.
^Mateer, Chris (November 24, 2011). "Interview: On The Road With Dex Romweber". Uprooted Music Revue. Archived from the original on November 29, 2011.
John Michael Dexter "Dex" Romweber (June 18, 1966 – February 16, 2024) was an American rockabilly and roots rock musician (primarily playing electric...
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88". BET. Retrieved March 2, 2024. Vito, Jo (February 17, 2024). "DexterRomweber, Founder of Flat Duo Jets, Dead at 57". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved...
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12-string guitars Sean Dean – upright bass Rachel Flotard – backing vocals DexterRomweber – electric guitar Howe Gelb – electric guitar, piano Willie B – drums...
a Cocktail Set when they are on tour. Crash LaResh drummer for The DexterRomweber Duo/Flat Duo Jets from 1995 to 2007. Sonny Brown drummer for retro-country...
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originated from a guitar pick Smith's brother/roommate had signed by DexterRomweber, "DEX," which subliminally stuck with him when thinking up names for...
rock drummer (Aranda) March 5 – Sara Romweber, 55, drummer for Let's Active, Snatches of Pink and Dex Romweber Duo March 6 – James Dapogny, 78, jazz...
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