The Lava Rocks were born from a weekly neighborhood jam at the house of guitarist Ezra Sherman. When Sherman, Kassabian, Claxton and Hantula realized they had a big overlap in their musical tastes and a good combination of instrumental skills, the Lava Rocks were formed.
The Lava Rocks are: Deke Kassabian - Keyboards and vocals, Ezra Sherman - Guitars and vocals,
Nick Claxton - Guitars and vocals, Don Hantula - Mandolin, lap steel guitar, and bass.