Formed in 1989 in Los Angeles, Royal Crown Revue was conceived by Eddie Nichols and saxophonist Mando Dorame. The bands hybrid sound emerged out of their mutual admiration and love for Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, Punk, Rockabilly Soul, and Swing, among other styles of American roots music.

RCR is often credited with starting the Retro-Swing Revival movement of the 1990s. In 1993, they began playing regularly at The Derby, a landmark club in Los Angeles. It was there that RCR began to gain worldwide recognition from such films as The Mask. The underground scene they created at the Derby became the basis for the hit film, Swingers.

Since exploding out of L.A.'s underground scene when they formed, Royal Crown Revue has performed in many of the world's most prestigious venues, from the Hollywood Bowl to Radio City Music Hall. They have also worked with a stunning variety of top artists – from James Brown to Bette Midler to Gene Simmons. And the band's music – in particular the breakout track "Hey Pachuco!" - has been featured in countless motion pictures, television shows, and commercials.

Not to be tied to a single genre, however, RCR has also enjoyed great success as a headliner on the Van's Warped Tour, road work with the B-52's and Pretenders, appearances at major US Jazz Festivals as well as with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. In the 2004-2005 season, the band backed Bette Midler on her top-grossing Kiss My Brass tour. In 2008, RCR recorded with and performed a sold out show in Las Vegas with KISS front man Gene Simmons, as part of a three-episode arc of Simmons' "Family Jewels" reality show.

Stronger than ever, Royal Crown Revue continues to play to capacity crowds in Australia, Europe, and the US. The band plans to release an anniversary CD later in 2009 that includes favorites from the last 20 years along with new tunes that will satisfy long time fans and welcome the next generation of "royalty."