Angelo Negrette- Lead Vocals. That's RIGHT, folks!! The voice, the angst, and the attitude RETURNS!! Angelo has been involved in the Chicago area music scene for many years, and his credits are varied and wide-ranging. These include stints with recording artists "Stabbing Westward" and most recently a special performance with none other than George Lynch (Dokken/Lynch Mob). When not fronting GenHeX, he can be found writing, recording and/or performing with his original band, "Moments of Sanity" or sitting in with a number of popular regional bands. Angelo, also a multi-intrumentalist and recording engineer, makes his home in the South suburbs of Chicago.
Jimisix (aka Jim Karones)- Lead guitar, Keyboards, Vocals. Jim has been a professional musician since age 13, having started on piano at 4 and guitar at 7. Co-founder of Exodus and Endless Past. He was the founder and a principle songwriter/arranger for Final Faze (formerly Equinox) in the late 70's. He joined Rumorz for Chicagofest 1981, and remained a member in various incarnations through the 80's and 90's. An active studio and stage musician and home studio owner, he is also a music teacher, published music journalist, and promoter (Jimisix Entertainment). He plays Epiphone, Ibanez, Fender, and various custom-built guitars, uses Boss and Dunlop effects, and Marshall amplification. Jim is based out of Oak Lawn, IL.
Ed Kammerer- Keyboards, Vocals, Guitar. Ed is the newest member of GenHeX, and his reputation and track record is beyond measure. As a founding member of Freewheelin', Steve Dahl's Teenage Radiation, and The Dancing Noodles, he has been a mainstay of the Chicago music scene for a long time....(FULL BIO COMING SOON)
Ed Nadess- Drums, Percussion, Vocals. Since his early teens, Eddie has been the pulse and sparkplug for quite a few area cover and original bands. From his early days in Rocket, through the many years driving the beat for Rumorz, Eddie combines finesse and power into a package that defines GROOVE. Aside from his duties with Generation HeX, he is also an in-demand percussionist and guest drummer for some of the most successful acts throughout the Chicagoland area. He is also a virtual encyclopedia of musical knowledge. Eddie plays Tama drums and Zildjian cymbals. Although originally from Chicago, Eddie now parks his Harley in Tinley Park, IL.
Wayne K.- Bass guitar, Vocals. Wayne recently joined the GenHeX family, and we couldn't be happier. This world-class bass player has shared the stage with many skilled musicians, most recently as a member of Slippery When Wet (amongst many others). We look forward to playing with him, and can't wait for our friends and fans to enjoy it as well!! He has a world-class collection of guitars and amps that he pumps them through!! Wayne resides in The south Chicago suburbs. (FULL BIO COMING SOON)
Influences
Rock, pop, metal, and R&B from the 50's thru today. If it is or was popular, we've probably played it.
Sounds Like
If you put the Beatles, Deep Purple, Daughtry, Grand Funk, Led Zepplin, Van Halen, Dokken, and Velvet Revolver in a blender, pour it in a large glass, sprinkle it with some funked-up R&B, and add a shot of sweet vocal harmony, you'll be getting close! We sound like Generation HeX! Accept NO substitutes.
Some artists we cover: 3 Doors Down, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Alice in Chains, Billy Idol, Black Crowes, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Buckcherry, Bullet Boys, Candlebox, Collective Soul, Cracker, Daughtry, Def Leppard, Doors, Finger Eleven, Fuel, Green Day, Gin Blossoms, Golden Earring, Hinder, Incubus, Jet, Judas Priest, Kansas, KISS, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Matchbox 20, Nickelback, Ozzy, Rainbow, REO, RHCP, Rush, Santana, Smashmouth, Soul Asylum, Saigon Kick, STP, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Styx, Tesla, Toto, UFO, Van Halen, Weezer, Wild Cherry, Zepplin, ZZ Top, and a whole lot more...
Generation HeX was established in early 2005 by a group of musicians who have spent most of their lives on stage, playing just about every style and genre of music imaginable. The intent was to offer our audiences a consistently professional show that combined the best in: song selection; performance and staging; originality of arrangements; and excellent vocals and musicianship, with the emphasis on FUN.
Put quite simply....Generation HeX is a ROCK BAND! With a high-energy stage show and one of the deepest songlists in the industry, we play the BEST music ever written, the way it was MEANT to be played!!
This group of musicians has, over the years, played to many thousands of people, at venues ranging from local bars and clubs to major outdoor festivals. Coming from highly popular local bands Rumorz, Final Faze, The Dancing Noodles, Steve Dahl's Teenage Radiation, Equinox, Freewhellin', Slippery When Wet, and Moments of Sanity (among many others), their level of experience is unparalleled.
Some of our recent venues include: (Illinois) Blarney Island; Cubby Bear North; 115 Bourbon Street (Performance Hall and Sports Bar); Mickey Finn's Amber Room; Bobby McGee's; J.W. Hollsteins; 191 South; The Original Mother's; Darien Fest; The Big Easy; Gunther's; Papa T's; (Wisconsin) South of Disorder; Big Shotz; (Indiana) Blue Chip Casino; Northwoods; Friends Nightclub; Bookies; and other top-quality venues throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Generation HeX has the unique ability to put their own spin on a broad range of material, keeping the spirit of the music yet making every song their own. Their songlist covers everything from classic and arena rock (70s to current) to power pop, metal and alternative hits, and all points in between. Shows can be tailored to any audience and function, and the dance floor is guaranteed to be packed! We are currently working on original material for our debut CD. Stay tuned for previews and release dates. For booking information, please contact Generation HeX here or via e-mail HERE for additional info. Check out this great article about the band. NEW GENERATION HEX WEBSITE COMING SOON
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