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Brian Copeland:
Brian has been fronting a number of local bands around Rochester since the late 80s. These bands include No Parole, Highwire, Captured, and Catch 22. He has a wide range of influences including Journey, Aerosmith, GnR, Van Halen, STP, Ozzy, Soundgarden, and many more............................
Nick Iovine
(pronounced I-veen):
Guitar
First guitar riff wasn't 'Smoke on The Water' or 'Stairway to Heaven'. It was 'She' by Kiss. Although First solo learned was Freebird.
Climbed out of the basement with a southern rock band at age 15 and gigged around town. That quickly evolved (as my hair grew) to more heavy 80's guitar stuff like Iron Maiden, Sabbath, Dio, early Y&T, Riot...etc.
Main influences besides the Skynyrd trio were Paul Gilbert (Mr.Big) Steve Via, all of Ozzy's guitarists and of course, Eddie VanHalen.
Played locally in bands such as Pantara, Highwire, Moriah, Catch-22 among others.
Thanks to all that have been supportive and to you for reading this. (and I did cut my hair).............................
A.D. Zimmer:
Age: Older than I look
Instrument: Bass
Years Experience: 24
Influences: Gene Simmons (Kiss), Billy Sheehan (DLR, Talas), Steve Harris (Iron Maiden), Geezer Butler (Sabbath), Geddy Lee (Rush), Les Claypool (Primus) and others in the 80's big hair bands.
Gear: A.D. uses ESP Custom basses & Ampeg amps because he wants the best!
Hobbies: This is my hobby... Love to surf the net too.
First Album: (Vinyl) Kiss Alive. Saw the pictures of Gene Simmons and the rest is History or Kisstory so to speak.
Thanks to all for the support and coming to dance with us.
See Ya soon!................................
Rob Mount:
What Rob brings to 50/50 is raw solid power! He is a very knowledgeable, technically oriented player of 35 years (twelve of those classically trained). Rob has a great "rock feel" not unlike the players he admires, citing such influences as Tommy Aldridge, Scott Travis and Deen Castronovo. While his drumming has been internationally acclaimed in Europe and Japan with Metal Blade artist "Liegelord", Bareknuckle recording artists "Thick As Thieves" and "Ramrod" (featuring members of Overkill), Rob's style culminates these influences and brings his own touch to the band. He has also completed numerous recording sessions with various bands and has been performing extensively throughout the US, Canada and in Germany at the largest Heavy Metal festival in existence - the Wacken Open Air Fest. Rob's intuitive energy drives 50/50 from start to finish.......................
Dave Belec:
Dave plays keyboards, rhythm guitar and backing vocals...basically whatever it takes to fill out the sound and make the rest of the band shine. A true utility guy. He's classically trained on French horn, toured Europe and most of the US as a brass man in a former life. He's a self-admitted hack at keys, but enjoys it too much to stop. He's played with many different musicians in the local scene, and for a while he just played with himself. Dave's damn glad to be here. His primary board is a Yamaha Motif, his ratty secondary is an old Korg X3. His guitar is a Yamaha Pacifica through some cheap pedals into a Marshall. For Pete's sake, don't tell Marshall. Dave also enjoys Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain. As for musical influences, he's been known to drink Bud faster with .38 Special on the jukebox, preferably something from the "Wild eyed southern boys" era...............
50/50 playing music from Classic artists; Van Halen, Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Aerosmith, Ac/Dc, Cheap Trick, Tesla, Foreigner, Bon Jovi and all the rest. 50/50 is Brian Copeland, Nick Iovine, A.D. Zimmer, Dave Belec & Rob Mount. For booking call Rich Paolotto at 748-7176 or email him at ramfan1@frontiernet.net
Just wanted to say what a blast it was seeing you guys play at Nola's!! That place is so awesome!!! I loved the change in scenery too! ;) Hope to see you guys there again this summer!!
Venturing to Pelican's Nest in Rochester this past Friday night was well worth it to see yet another fabulous show. 50/50's authentic talent always shines through every performance! I had a great time!
What a great show on Friday, Well worth the trip.. We had a great time..I want to come to the June 28th show, however I have plans that Sunday...So I will hope to see you on July 18th.. Have a good weekend and I'll see you soon! You all are the best! Thanks for eveything!
Thanks Guys for making the trip from Buffalo sooooooo fun =)! U guys are really sweet/special friends & Excellent musicians, each & every one of U!!!!! Cyas soon.....
One night, as a couple lays down for bed, the husband starts rubbing his wife's arm. The wife turns over and says 'I'm sorry honey, I've got a gynecologist appointment tomorrow and I want to stay fresh.' The husband, rejected, turns over. A few minutes later, he rolls back over and taps his wife again. 'Do you have a dentist appointment tomorrow too?
You guys were AMAZING!!! I hope they have you come back for more.You had the crowd jumping,singing and dancing!! Syrcause loves 50/50. It was a great night!! Thank you!
You guys kicked ass at the Market Block Party last night!! What a blast!! Hope it was just as much fun for you guys!! Can't wait to see you again in September!! =)
Can't wait to finally see you guys play!I'll be moving to Rochester soon and need to find a Rockin' Band up there.So my friends and I will see you guys at the Market Block Party.It's a great place to be at!!!
