Critics such as Ed Masley have noted that the band's musical style is difficult to classify, as it includes elements of rock 'n' roll, Americana, and rockabilly.
[2] The Cowslingers were formed in 1991 when the band's singer, Greg Miller, was accepted into Kent State University.
The band released their third studio album, A Fistful of Pesetas, on the Spanish label Rock & Roll Inc. in 1996.
[4] In 1997, the band released the album West Virginia Dog Track Boogie on Shake It Records, followed by Americana a Go Go in 1999.
In 2002, they released Bull's Eye, a compilation album of rare tracks, on Orange Recordings.