Beat the Clock (band)

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Beat the Clock (BTC) were an American rock and roll band from Minnesota, best known for their versatility and funky groove while playing live. The band consists of Jim Anton, Chris Beaty, Ken Chastain and Tom Scott. Scott is not to be confused with the saxophonist and the New Zealand rapper of the same name.

The name

The name is said to come from a live gig played at a private party in Minneapolis where the band put up a large piece of paper on the wall, had the audience write down songs they wanted to hear, and then the band would play all of the songs before a certain time.

Discography

  • "Beat the Clock" (1989, Booty Rock Records CD1101)
  • "Break the Silence" (1989, contributed track for AIDS awareness fundraiser)
  • "The Funk Bus" (1992, Gark/Booty Rock CD 29217)
  • "Beat the Clock – Live on the Psych Bike" (1991, Booty Rock CS1102)

Awards and recognition

Beat the Clock won the 1988 Minnesota Music Award for "Best New Band".