Backstory:
Formed in the heart of New York City’s financial district, ‘Irresponsible Investor’ is an eclectic fusion of five Wall Street traders who found their solace in music after the market crash of 2008. Each member, facing their own financial downfall, pursued music as an outlet for their frustrations and a platform to voice the complexities of Wall Street. True to their name, they craft songs that humorously highlight the trials and tribulations of investment decisions gone wrong.
The band features lead singer Jack ‘Bear Market’ Collins, guitarist Steve ‘Short Sell’ Smith, bassist Larry ‘Long Position’ Peterson, drummer Mike ‘Margin Call’ Davis, and keyboardist Eric ‘Equity’ Johnson. Their shared experiences in the financial industry, combined with their unique musical talents, have created a compelling musical cocktail that resonates with fans from all walks of life.
Genre:
Irresponsible Investor’ specializes in alternative rock with a hint of blues, embodying their financial woes in lively, expressive performances.
Title:
One of their most popular songs is entitled “Bull Run Blues”.
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
(Am)Wake up in the morning, (D)check the stocks on my phone
(G)Hoping for a miracle, (C)in the trading zone
(Am)Portfolio’s bleeding, (D)red’s the color of the day
(G)Oh, how I wish, (C)the Bull would come to play
(Chorus)
(G)Oh, Bull Run Blues, (C)you got me down on my knees
(Am)Stocks are falling, (D)like autumn leaves
(G)In this market crash, (C)my hopes are few
(Am)Got nothing left, but (D)the Bull Run Blues
(Verse 2)
(Am)Bought high, sold low, (D)that’s my trading song
(G)In this bear market, (C)everything’s going wrong
(Am)Short sell, margin call, (D)they’re no friends of mine
(G)Just want a bull run, (C)to let my portfolio shine
(Repeat Chorus)
Fan Testimonial:
“Irresponsible Investor’s biggest fan is Timothy ‘Tim’ Fields. A retired accountant living in Brooklyn, Tim found a profound connection with the band’s music, especially the track “Bull Run Blues”. He states, “As a former member of the financial sector, I feel like this band speaks my language. Their music narrates my past struggles and joys in a way that is both relatable and rocking. They’re my favorite because they’ve turned the mundane world of finance into something exciting and relatable. Plus, their live performances are always a blast!”