Bill Bruford, Rod Morgenstein, John Bonham, George Hurley, Mitch Mitchell, Art Blakey, Terry Bozzio, Larrie Londin, Stewart Copeland, Philly Joe Jones, Charlie Watts, Steve Gadd , too many greats...
Nashville, TN native Jack Massey began drums in high school studying with Nashville Symphony percussionist Bill Wiggins. Professional playing began with the underground punk band, The Beef People. In 1985 they released the EP "Music for Men" for Catch Trout Records. He was a founding member of the Hitchcocks from 1985-87. He toured nationally with the Storm Orphans from 1987-92. The band released three albums on Low Rumble Records. Storm Orphans were featured on the compilation CD "Marijuana's Greatest Hits Revisited" (Re-Hash Records) with the lead off cover of Black Sabbath's "Sweet Leaf". He played with original ska band The Halftones from 1995-97. The Halftones were featured on two compilations; "This is Megalomania" and "Ghostmeat Records: Parts", as well as their own release, "So Regal". He played and recorded with VO5 on their self titled CD. He played and toured the Southeast circuit with outlaw country band The Inlaws from 1994-2003. The Inlaws released three CDs (Six Pack, 12 Pack, and Lethal injection Live) on Low Rumble Records. He has filled the drum chair in several bands including: Gravy, The Undergrounders, The Converted, Pet Rock, and Sam Smithwick. Recently he has played with original band The Newbies and in several cover bands including Jake Brake (70's covers), Flat Stanley (90's covers) and the Hazz Benz (80's covers).
WOW, JACK... i had never seen any of those Storm Orphans videos!!! I am so glad you posted those. So ahead of your time... the music that was. thanks for the memories!!!
