Rod Piazza (born in Riverside, CA, on 18 December 1947) is an American blues harmonica player and singer. In a 2006 interview, Piazza cited Little Walter as a major influence, as well as early exposure to Jimmy Reed, Earl Bostic, Big Joe Turner. He has formed, and led, a number of bands including Dirty Blues Band, Bacon Fat, Chicago Flying Saucer Band, and The Mighty Flyers - the latter subsequently becoming the long-lasting Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers. In 1965, at the age of 18, he formed the Dirty Blues Band in Los Angeles. Soon after, in 1967, they released their first self-titled album on ABC/Bluesway Records. This was followed by "Stone Dirty" in 1968. After it's release Rod left to team up with his idol George "Harmonica" Smith who once held the prestigious harpman's seat in the Muddy Waters band. It was during this time that Bacon Fat came to be. Their debut album, "Grease One For Me", was released in 1970 on the Blue Horizon label. This was followed in 1971 by "Tough Dude". Bacon Fat toured the country backing up, and recording with, such blues legends as Big Mama Thorton, T-Bone Walker and Big Joe Turner. While still performing with Smith, Piazza released two solo albums. "Rod Piazza Blues Man" in 1973 on LMI Records, and 1979's "Chicago Flying Saucer Band" on Gangster Records. In 1973 Rod met keyboardist Honey Alexander. Together they formed the Chicago Flying Saucer Band in 1976. The Mighty Flyers soon followed. Formed in 1977 it featured Bill Stuve on ac

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