The Blind Roosevelts formed in 1997 and within weeks of the first rehearsal, was playing various Chicgoland and Northern Illinois venues. Originally a four-peice ensemble (including Don Mills on Bass/Vocals and Gary Enerson on acoustic/vocals), the BR's sound was a mix of acoustic/electric rock laced with strong vocal harmonies. The idea was to perform music that would keep the audience entertained and wanting more.

The blending these four musicians attracted a following who, over the years, have added to their numbers by word of mouth. Audiences who happened upon a BR show were returning again and again because of the variety of songs being performed (Matchbox 20, Train, Counting Crows, Beatles, Mellencamp, BoDeans, Tom Petty, Third Eye Blind, and the like).

In 2003, after a couple of roster changes, the two remaining original members, Don and Gary, brought in three new members to join the line up. Both Brian Dameron (drums) and Bill Pitts (guitar) were recruited from Don's previous band, Wave Estate. Jimmy Perrino (keyboards) was brought in from the band Liquid Blue. This added even more variety to the songlist and provided opportunities to explore different musical directions.

In addition to playing covers, the BR's are known to throw original music into the mix and are currently writing new material to debut in the not too distant future...