The Quakes The Quakes The Quakes are a psychobilly band from Buffalo, NY. They were formed in 1986. When the band began in the late 1980s, there was no scene to speak of in the United States. The Quakes moved to London to try to find an audience. The Quakes were started by Paul Roman (guitar, vocals), Rob Peltier (upright slap bass), and Dave "The Ace" Hoy (drums) in the fall of 1986. After visiting London twice in failed attempts to start a band, Roman began a band with Hoy called the Quiffs. Peltier later saw the band playing at a party,
Billy Crook (American soccer) Billy Crook (American soccer) Billy Crook (born April 3, 1964) was a U.S. soccer defender who spent two seasons in the North American Soccer League, eight in Major Indoor Soccer League, two in the Western Soccer Alliance, at least two in the Continental Indoor Soccer League, and four in the American Professional Soccer League. He also earned one cap with the U.S. national team. He currently coaches youth soccer in Sumner, Washington. Crook was born in Kent, Washington and has 7 siblings, Charlie Crook, Ronald Crook, Robert Crook, Brent Crook, Jennette Crook, Joell Crook and Jody Crook. He attended Kent-Meridian