Independent Idols feature vocalist Ryan "Superstar" Berard; a gifted and engaging front man posessing soaring vocal ability! Bassist Dan Morissey's bountiful energy, coupled with his extensive rock resume, give rise to memorable and catchy bass lines that you end up humming to yourself in the shower. Drummer Tony Myers holds it all down with powerful, driving percussion, with great feel for subtle arrangements as well. Finally, guitarist Todd Michael's exhilarating guitar licks leave many mouths agape at every performance, and provides the primary sonic source and body behind Independent Idols' music.
Influences
The Beatles, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, Van Halen, Nirvana, Audioslave, Faith No More, Rolling Stones, Matthew Sweet, Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2, Goo Goo Dolls, and James Taylor (just kidding)
Sounds Like
Sounds like a few bands you may have heard of before, but the best way to describe us is take the above influences, sprinkle with a dash of The Beatles, add two cups of Led Zeppelin, a pinch of Pearl Jam, a spoonful of Soul Asylum, shake well. Serve chilled with an olive and a pair of headphones.
Forming in 2005, Independent Idols' performance experience is abundant on many levels, sonically, visually and even inspirationally. Independent Idols have opened for national acts, played music conventions, and appeared on local television as well. This band has not gone unnoticed over the years. In the spring of 2004, Independent Idols licensed a song for the television program "Party of Five". The song is featured on the first season box set.
Independent Idols believes writing and performing all original music affords the band opportunities not typically available to those who choose simply to imitate the compositions of others. Well-written original music is the very essence and life-blood of rock music. It enables the transformative power and beauty of music to be expressed by musicians passionate (or crazy) enough to want to share their music with the world. As entertainment goes, this band delivers the complete package, bringing the collective rock experience, and effervescent child-like energy of four passionate musicians who dare to share their love and dedication to rock and roll.
You guys played great last night! Thanks for coming to Chicago, let's do it again soon! And just in case you wondered, we're up for playing with you guys anytime, anywhere! Rad.
Back at ya, guys!!! It was great meeting Tony and seeing Dan again after all these years. I enjoyed your set, but wish that a few more people would've come out to see us. I suppose..................it is Easter weekend. What can ya do?
HAIR OF THE DOG SHOW!!! NO COVER!!!! DRAG YOU HANGOVER OUT FOR SOME HAIR OF THE DOG ROCKET QUEEN IS KICKIN IT OFF AGAIN. I have been waiting over a month to roll out this new drummer. Now it will first be happening Friday, January 2nd at LIVE ON NORTH On North Street with MANY LEVELS BENEATH handling the opener. THAT WOULD BE TOMORROW *****NO COVER ****and a whole lot of Rock and Roll. This show will have a shit ton of Rock and Roll and delivered loud and proud by your favorite Guns and Roses Tribute band "ROCKET QUEEN".
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