Hey There

The Zoo Crew is cranking up the vibes at THE ZOO radio station, spinning the hard-hitting track "Hey There" by Rhino Bucket from their 1992 album Get Used To It for all the Zoo Freaks out there. This song is a gritty, fist-pumping anthem with a classic rock edge, and it’s packed with the band’s signature AC/DC-inspired swagger. According to Viberate, "Hey There" showcases Rhino Bucket’s knack for crafting memorable choruses and relatable lyrics, telling the tale of a guy warning his buddy about a woman who’s nothing but trouble. The song’s punchy delivery and driving rhythm make it a standout, perfectly capturing the band’s raw, unapologetic energy that gets heads banging.

Digging into the song’s backstory, "Hey There" was recorded in Memphis with producer Terry Manning, a detail shared in Wikipedia. The album Get Used To It also birthed "Ride With Yourself," which landed on the Wayne’s World soundtrack, giving the band a brief brush with mainstream fame. While no direct quotes from the band about "Hey There" surface in recent posts or interviews, frontman Georg Dolivo has described their music as being about “having fun, letting loose, and forgetting your problems” in a Viberate profile. Fans on Facebook echo this, often citing the song’s infectious hooks and rowdy spirit as a go-to for live shows, like their electrifying 2019 set at Whisky A Go Go.

Rhino Bucket kicked off in 1988 in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, born from the gritty heart of the late ’80s rock scene. As detailed on AllMusic, the band was founded by vocalist/guitarist Georg Dolivo, bassist Reeve Downes, guitarist Greg Fields, and drummer Rick Kubach. Their sound, unapologetically modeled after Bon Scott-era AC/DC, caught the ear of Warner Brothers, who signed them in 1989. By 1990, with drummer Liam Jason in the mix, they dropped their self-titled debut, a raw slab of three-chord rock that won over European fans but struggled stateside, where they were often dismissed as imitators. Despite this, their relentless touring and cult following kept them grinding, with drummer Simon Wright (formerly of AC/DC) joining in 1993 to add some heavyweight cred.

You can keep up with Rhino Bucket on their Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts, where they share tour updates and throwbacks to their rowdy past. Fans also gather at sites like Last.fm to swap stories and track their favorite songs. On Facebook, the Rhino Bucket Fan Group is a lively spot where diehards post about rare live clips and debate the band’s best riffs. Whether you’re a Zoo Freak or a longtime fan, "Hey There" and Rhino Bucket’s no-frills rock spirit are sure to keep the party roaring.