About Mr. E

STEVE

BIO

Steve's peen playing drums for about 15 years, his inspiration to start playing was the Matt Sorum (Guns N Roses) drum solo in Paris France. Steve's played in bands Ferris Wheel, Nation Of Addicts and Away From Home - A hard hitting Punk & Emo band big in the North of England.

INTERESTS

Working out, playing the guitar badly! (Stick to the drums Ste!), property renovation and mixing! He also has a Passion for Dance music and loves from time to time to go out and have a boogie to the small hours of the morning.

MUSICAL LIKES

Jazz, Funk, Dance, Rock, Metal and even classical. Favourite bands and artists to name a few are Lizzy, Pearl jam, Whitesnake, Gary Moore, Guns N Roses, Motley Crue, Paul Oakenfold, Miles Davis, Paul Van Dyk and Sasha!

INFLUENCES

Virgil Donati, Dennis Chambers, Dave Abbruzzese and Tommy Aldridge.

GEAR

6 piece Tama Starclassic Performer - birch shell, Sabian 13" fusion hats, Sabian 16" HHX Evolution Crash, Sabian 17" HHX Evolution Crash, Sabian 20" HHX Evolution Ride, Sabian 20" AAXplosion Chinese, Pro mark sticks.

GRAHAM

BIO

G's been playing bass for 18 years after falling into it to get in his mates band. Also getting into recording & pa which keeps me busy. Previous Bands: Hardland, Hoax, The Drop. Current bands: Giants Causeway, Soul Rights. (He's forgotten Mr.E! - ed.)

INTERESTS

Mountain biking, windsurfing, skiing, golf (all when I have time). No musical heroes in particular, but I have the highest regard for anyone who can keep the groove going throughout a song/set.

MUSICAL LIKES

70's rock, 80's metal, 90's grunge - anything generally hits the spot as long as it's done well & grooves.

INFLUENCES

Soloists aren't my thing,but if I have to pick one Victor Wooten gets my vote any day! Genius.

GEAR

Fender jazz 5 string 50th anniversary model, Haigh 5 string - custom made by Shane Haigh of Haig Guitars (his first ever 5 string!), Ashdown 4 x 10 ABM 575W combo, Hartke 1 x 12 kickback combo.

NEIL

BIO

Neil's been playing guitar for 30 years. Originally inspired by seeing Tony Iommi in Black Sabbath at St. George's Hall in Bradford.

INTERESTS

Football, Golf, Skiing, DIY, Boozing, Rugby League and, errm... guitar!

MUSICAL LIKES

Classic rock, guitar-based bands.

INFLUENCES

Anyone who plays guitar! But grew up on a diet of Ritchie Blackmore, Gary Moore, Eddie Van Halen Michael, Schenker and, more recently, Joe Satriani.

GEAR

Home-made guitar with the usual Floyd Rose, EMG pick-ups, etc., EVH Peavey Wolfgang (Back-up), currently building a more traditional Strat-type thing, Rocktron Voodu Valve rack pre-amp, Peavey Classic Series 50 50 power amp, 2 1x12 cabinets loaded with with Celestion G12H, 2 Rocktron Velocity 12" High Definition Cabinets.

Ben

BIO

Coming soon...