The Count's father (also named Danny Koker), who was the baritone vocalist and keyboardist for the Cathedral Quartet, a well-known southern gospel group, influenced his son from a young age to appreciate music.
One night, Koker, Zito, Curtis, Barnes, and Disibio – all current members except Tommy Paris – shared the stage and felt instant chemistry.
"[1] After deciding to all rehearse together again, the new group continued to perform at Vamp'd, eventually drawing a crowd of spectators and listeners.
The reality TV show chronicles the daily happenings at Count's Kustoms, a Las Vegas automobile restoration and customization company owned and operated by Koker.
This relationship proved beneficial when Mike Varney, founder and owner of Shrapnel, attended a Count's 77 show and liked what he saw.
The band also gave several performances around the county, including New York City's Hard Rock Cafe, to promote the album.