J.B.O. was formed in 1989 by Hannes G. Laber Holzmann and Vito C. in Erlangen (Germany) as James Blast Orchester.
Due to problems with the lawyers of well-known German entertainer James Last, they had to stop using that name in 1996.
Members:
Johannes Holzmann (vocals/guitar) alias Hannes G.Laber Holzmann
Veit Vito C. Kutzer (vocals/guitar) alias Vito C.
Ralph Bach (bass guitar)
Wolfram Kellner (drums) alias Wölli
Former band members:
Thomas Schmitti Schmitt (bass guitar) and Holmer A Bier Graap (drums). Both left J.B.O. in 2000.