Drugstore Valentine was born in the mind of vocalist Kenny Ozz and the basement of guitarist Kari Mandy in Akron, Ohio in the summer of 2002. Former Cherry Bang bassist Kehli Atomz was also on board. Shortly thereafter drummer Lee "Pierce" Johnson entered the fold. After numerous practices in Akron, things seemed to fall apart. Mostly because of practice being in Akron and the fact that Kenny and Lee live in Cincinnati. Drugstore Valentine was put on the backburner. After a 2 year absence, Kenny and Lee resurrected the DSV with lead guitarist Mike Murdoch in the spring of 2004. DSV had arrived!! playing several shows in the Cincy area and creating an unmistakable buzz. Playing mostly obscure covers "Tuff, George Thoroughgood, Murderdolls, etc".
They have had their share of difficulties with bassists to say the least. Jimmy Presley, Matt Slaughter, Brian Kinkaide, Justin Blue, and Kyle King have all been in and out of the band. Kill City's Rick Motz and The Total Dude's Kevin Crass have even filled in on shows to help out. Curly was welcomed back to the family in October 2010 and now, DSV is tearing up the scene, like they always do
They have opened for rock legends L.A. Guns, Britny Fox, and C.C. Deville. As well as glam cult legends Bang Tango and Pretty Boy Floyd "twice". Comedy-rock legends Green Jello "twice", Radio rock funny guys Psychostick, and up-and-comers Vains Of Jenna and Z02 "twice". Also opening for horror-punk legend Wednesday 13 and WWE's Lita's band The Luchagors, Mensrea "featuring members of GWAR", as well as touring acts Aaron Omen, Disown "twice", Rebel girl "twice", Broken Teeth "twice", In-Winter, Blacklist Union, The AKA's, Creature Feature, The Fabulous Miss Wendy, Downtown Brown, Screaming Mechanical Brain, Fillmore Slim, and all-star band Hookers-n-blow "featuring members of Ratt, Love/Hate, White Lion, Magna-fi, and Jani Lane Band".
They have played some of the finest venues in the Cincinnati/tri-state area, including: Annies, The Blue Note "RIP", The Madison Theater, The Mad Frog, Top Cats "RIP", The Poison Room "RIP", Coconutz "RIP", Sudsy Malones "RIP", Southern Lanes, Tri-Fecta "RIP", The Mad Hatter, The Riverstar "RIP", The 20th Century Theater, Big Ed's, Cup + Saucer "RIP", Dirty Jacks, and many, many, more! They have free bumper stickers, guitar picks, and buttons and have 2 different T-shirts for sale "$10 each". Now with 16 originals, and counting, Along with the recording of their debut cd IN PROGRESS, The DSV is slowly, very slowly,bringing the ROCK back to Cincinnati and surrounding areasOne fan at a time!! Dont fight itEmbrace it.You know you wanna!!!!!!
