SEEKING
Band to Join, Keyboard, Drums, Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocalist.ABOUT
Started playing guitar at the age of 8, studying under classical guitarist Neil Smith - a fantastic guitarist and teacher who was lumbered with me wanting to play guitar, but NOT classical! Started to really play when I finally got an electric guitar and a teacher who believed students would progress further playing music that meant something to them.
Played live for the first time at 16, playing covers of Shadows songs and my own arrangement of Mark Knorfler's "Going Home".
Whilst at university in Birmingham, met the guys who would eventually form "Cousin It" - a hard rock covers band playing songs by Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Little Angels, Tesla, Black Crowes, Faith No More, Thunder and others. From their first slightly nervous, bottom of the bill spot Cousin It were promptly boosted to top of the bill at a number of events including the Aston May Ball 1991 (top of the student band bill).
After a 14 year break from performing live, played two nights in 2005 covering T-Rex (bringing 70's Glam Rock to a whole new generation!!) and as for the future.........
A couple of years spent working on an originals project - great ideas, shame it didn't work out.
Around three years in a classic rock covers band, lots of good effort and some fun shows.
Now working on an 80s hair metal tribute...
- Screen name:
- Fatboy_No8
- Member since:
- May 09 2008
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Richie Sambora
Steve Clark
Chuck Duran
Nikki Sixx
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Bass Guitar:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Good quality kit:
Yamaha RGX 612
Tokai Firebird Replica
Les Paul Replica
Vintage Electro Acoustic
Thunderbird Bass
Effects
