"Fitzy"-drums, "Mr.Fitz"-vocals, "Fizzle"-piano, "The Fizz"-guitar
Influences
Everything Beatles, Elton John's red piano, Led Zeppelin's album production, Phil Collins' old Gretsch drums, RUSH's Canadian chemistry, Prince's guitar playing, Elvis Presley's fidgity foot, Don Henley's political voice, Dave Grohl's band after Nirvana, Journey's harmonies, Van Halen's brothers, Benjamin Orr's hair, Pink Floyd's Great Gig In The Sky, KISS's dicso phase, Motley Crue's Too Young To Fall In Love video, TOTO's Lukather ballads, Def Leppard's Mutt Lange or vice versa, Guns 'N Roses' Hollywood , Randy Rhoads' doubled solos, Michael Derosier's Best Bonham Ever, Duran Duran's fashion with great songs, Ike And Tina Turner's Live At Carnegie Hall, Jellyfish's lack of popularity, Charlie Watts's four on the floor, The Guess Who's Winnipeg roots, Kick Axe's Heavy Metal Shuffle, John Waite's vocal phrasing, Cheap Trick's 'Beatle-style', RATT's 80's production, Donald Fagen's Nightfly, Neal Smith's ode to Keith Moon, Lenny Kravitz's sunglasses, Alice In Chains beautifully harmonic dissonace, Missing Person's Unknown Destination, Judas Priest's dualling guitar leads, Wings' Paul McCartney, The Beach Boys' human melodyne, Level 42's English pop, Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones' musical masterpieces, Karen Carpenter's underrated drumming, The Bee Gees's falsettos, Queen's bad drum sound, AC/DC's A, E, G, and D chords, The Bay City Rollers's Saturday Morning TV show, Gary Moore's vibrato, Gary Numan's eyeliner, King's X's drop D, Metallica's rebirth, Nine Inch Nails' relevancy, Thin Lizzy's Irish melodies, Nik Kershaw's Synth Pop and John Lennon's Rickenbacker Guitar........for starters.
I've either sang, played drums, guitar, piano, toured, recorded, and or been around the world and back with: Vince Neil (Motley Crue), Theory Of A Deadman, Alice Cooper, Econoline Crush, Monster Circus (Dee Snider), The Guess Who, Classic Albums Live, Rob Reynolds (UK), UNION, Bruce Kulick (KISS), Gene Simmons (KISS), Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses), Marco Mendoza, Indigenous, Tinnitus, Caution: Men at Work (California Theater), The Slimmer Twins, Kelly Fairchild, LAMYA (Soul II Soul, Duran Duran), Chris Montez, Thunder (UK), The Teddy Boys, Lenita Erickson, New Alliance, Seventh Heaven, Voodooland, Bulletboys, Streetheart, Harlequin.
I have several diplomas in piano, theory and musicianship (first class honors with distinction) with the Royal Conservatory Of Music in Toronto.
I could care less about drinking, smoking, or drugs, but I AM addicted to music....and Starbucks!!
I'm all about DW drums, Pro-Mark drumsticks, Sabian cymbals, Remo drumheads, DDRUM electronics, Gibson guitars, Fender basses, SIT strings, Wizard guitar amps, TC Electronics, Nord and Yamaha keyboards, Apple LOGIC and MAINSTAGE, and Technics turntables.
Long time no see Fitzy. How's life treating ya? Gonna have to plan another trip to Vegas soon. ;-) Was just up in T.O. with Tommy Mac to see Chickenfoot. Did they ever put on a good show. Cheers.
The wait is over!!! Sunday October 18th, 2009 is the date for the 1st Annual L. A. KISS EXPO. This is a perfect time to celebrate an all day event of new album releases by KISS, ACE FREHLEY and BRUCE KULICK. What an exciting time for KISS ARMY members everywhere! There will be KISS merchandise, a KISS costume contest, KISS trivia and much, much, more! This event includes special guest and legendary guitarist BRUCE KULICK. Bruce will be doing a Q&A and signing autographs and if we're lucky we might get him onstage to play a few classic hits. Book Author and special guest WENDY MOORE of "Into the Void" and now unveiling her new book "Out Of the Void". Wendy will be doing a book signing and a Q&A for the fans. This years event will include L.A.'s own "VENUS ENVY" one of the hottest bands on the Strip! "School of Rock" has joined up with the L.A. KISS EXPO and rock guitarist Bruce Kulick will be rockin out the kids! FIFI LARUE will be performing, and finally hold on to your seats... The hottest tribute band in the land "PRISS", will be performing an awesome set of KISS tunes! LA KISS EXPO AT LAX MARRIOTT!!!
Thanks for being such a great friend Brent, one of the best things to come out of the Vegas gig [for me] is our friendship. I appreciate all your words of encouragement, your a sweetheart.
I'm not coming this month, changed it to CrueFest for my birthday! Kristina may tag along too. Can you please get me Lowry's # or email pleeease??? Have fun in AB!
Kristina and I are coming back for Cruefest on my birthday, I think I told you when I saw you last weekend... will Monster Circus be playing again that weekend??
Hey Brent Monster Circus! Kick Axe is Alive n Kicking on the Road To ROCK again... First gig: Lake Minnedosa, Manitoba Sunday, August 2nd With Edgar Winter, Sweet, Nick Gilder, Wild T & the Spirit
