The Red Rockers Were A New Wave/Punk Band From New Orleans Louisiana. They Formed In 1979 And Disbanded In 1985. They Are Best Known For Their Songs "Dead Heroes" On 1982's Rodney On The Roq Compilation And A 1983 Single "China" Released After They Moved To San Francisco And Howie Klein's 415 Records Label. John Thomas Griffith Now Plays Guitar And Sings In The Band Cowboy Mouth. Cowboy Mouth Has Been In Existence For More Than 15 Years. Band Members John Thomas Griffith - Vocals Guitar Keyboards Darren Hill - Bass Patrick Butler Jones 1979-1983 - Drums James Singletary - Lead Guitar Jim Reilly 1983-1985 - Drums Shawn Paddock 1983-1985 - Guitars Vocals Harry Belafonte 1983-1985 Electric Saxophone The Red Rockers Toured The United States Opening For The Cars U2 And The B-52s.