the Mothers-
Vocals-Joyce Kennedy
Vocals-Glenn Murdock
Bass guitar & Vocals-Wyzard
Guitar-Moses"Mo"Moore
Guitar-John"Red Devil" Hayes
Drums-Kerry Denton-
solo-Works-
Spacey T.,
Adita,
Harold Seay,and
Vida Simon
Influences
All Over the place,...From Doo whop,....to Metal riff'n....Sly-Led Z-Hendrix-Aretha Franklin-Lambert, Hendrix an Ross,-Smokey-John Lee, various Hop,..etc.....what ever fits in the machine
Sounds Like
MOTHERS FINEST
DISCOGRAPHY
Mothers Finest (1976) Epic
Another Mother Further (1978) Epic
Mother Factor (1978) Epic
Live (1979) Epic
Iron Age (1981) Epic
One Mother To Another (1983) Epic
Subluxation (1990) RCA
Black radio won't play this record (1992)
Scotti Not your Mother's Funk 76-79 (1997) Razor
The Very Best of MF 76-86 CBS
Not A Bootleg (2002)
Meta-Funk'n-Physical (2003) CNR Records/Edel
Live@the Villa berg-MTM (2006)
Hey folks my virgin Blues production (Guitar Shorty "We the People" Alligator Records) landed "Best Contemporary Blues Award" 07' at the Memphis Blues Awards May 10th 07' so nice to be reconized,....OK back to Details......
Wyzard is a visionary producer, an extraordinary bassist, performer, arranger,programmer and prolific songwriter.(also a keen guitar and Keyboard noodler,) His experience on the road as bassist with Jackie Wilson at age 13 began his long and rich career.
Wyzard is most noted for his work with Mothers Finest, and his popular song Baby Love, featuring Joyce Kennedy on vocals. The bands diversity landed it on tours with The Who, Parliament - Funkadelic, Aerosmith, Earth, Wind and Fire, AC-DC, Santana and many other diverse acts.
Wyzards arrangements, songwriting, playing and producing originated what is now called Funk Rock. Prince, Living Colour and Eddy Van Halen to name a few, are artists that have been influenced by Wyzard.
In addition to his consistent International touring with Mothers Finest, he toured and recorded with Stevie Nicks on her famous Wild Heart tour and platinum CD along with Waddy Wachtel, Liberty DeVito, Mick Fleetwood, Prince and producer Jimmy Iovine.
A Unique adventurous period with " Rickey Medlocke and Blackfoot" led to tours with Stevie Ray Vaugne, Joan Jett an the Blackhearts etc. and an Atlantic records release.
In addition, Wyzard has produced numerous featured songs for the "Chuck Norriss, Walker Texas Ranger," T.V. show, including writing and producing featured songs for Nia Peeples with his partner Vida Simon through their company, Simon-Seay Productions.
Wyzard is also a part of the Songdogs, featuring Carl Carlton and the international crew of Bertram Engel, Bobby Keys, Ian McLaughlin, Levon Helms, Sonny Landreth, Pascal Kravetz, Wayne P. Sheehey and James Gary(Moses Mo)Moore. The "Love and Respect" CD featuring Robert Palmer and Xavier Naidoo, immediately pushed the top forty in Europe.
An Aug 06 release of Guitar Shorty's "We the People" CD was produced by Wyz for Alligator records,...Shorty is the real deal!
Currently residing in Los Angeles, CA. He can be reached at, wyz@wyzard.net, for production, feature film soundtracks and television music writing and recording.
Hey Wyzard, Just a bit of blues,Rock love and respect from Luavull Ky."If ya can't find the FUNK ya got ta make ya own" Tell the the rest of the finest that they truly are all that. Your friend,Rob P
Hey Mr. Wyzard Just pimpin' by to say hi. Hope all iz well in Wyzardland. I put a new tune on my page, check it out when you get time. Thanks!!!!! Maximum respect, Fly
ROCKS Nr. 5 out NOW with interviews and features on Alice Cooper, Def Leppard, Glenn Hughes, Free, Solomon Burke, Ian Hunter / Mott The Hoople, Journey, ZZ Top, Walter Trout, Felice Brothers, Status Quo, Jon Oliva / Savatage, King's X, Hellacopters, Eric Sardinas, Jaded Sun, John Hiatt, Beggar's Bride, Soul Doctor and much more!
Hi Wizard, Had a great time last night in Griffin! You guys are awesome! We were standing in front of you right at the stage. that was a nice play to see you all jam at! See you in Duluth, Ga this coming weekend! Hope you all had fun too! Love always, Muah! Donna Senoia, Ga.
DUDE, THANKS FOR A KICK ASS SHOW SAT. NIGHT. UR STILL THE BEST!!! NO CONTEST. THANKS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES OVER 35 PLUS YEARS AND STILL MAKING MORE. PROUD TO B A PART OF IT. PEACE OUT!
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