A Diverse background of musicians who have over 30 years of experience who love the music of Rush and have chosen to pay honor to them.
It all started a couple of years ago, when Scott was playing with a cover band who played some Rush tunes. Their drummer moved away and Scott decided to end that band. He decided to start a Rush tribute band. Phil was the first member to join the band Scott started. Then we found our guitarist Paul. Then found Tom our singer. Phil has gone to join Keith Moon and John Bonham and I am sure is jamming with them right now. Phil would have wanted us to carry on. And now we have a new Drummer, Ken.
Scott has been a bass player for 24 years who loves to play all kinds of Progressive Rock from the 60's, 70's and 80's. He also dabbles in writing some songs. He goofs off a lot too. Scott's ultimate wish is to meet Geddy Lee so that can ask Geddy to sign his name next John Entwistle's name on Scott's Rickenbacker Bass pickguard.
Paul has been a guitar player since he was 13 but really didn't get obsessive about it until he discovered Black Sabbath in college. He has played in numerous bands and is currently playing in Jacob's Ladder and Silent Resonance. He is also in Pfiesteria but they are on hiatus because the drummer had to move to Illinois.
Tom -- has been a longtime musician since growing up in the early 1970s in Chapel Hill, N.C. listening to the classic rock legends of the time. He has toured the nation with various vocal groups over the years. He has also been performing low brass instruments from grade school to the university level winning many competitions and awards. In the realm of rock and roll, Tom took up the electric guitar in 1990 as a freshman at NC State University. He later took up the bass guitar in 1991 as his primary instrument. Since that time, Tom has performed as bass guitarist and vocalist for several bands doing both originals and cover tunes. He has been credited with recording two albums of original material in 2004.
Ken -- has been playing drums since he was 5 and now approaching 40 next May 24th. He has been playing professionally for 23 years. Ken has played in lots of bands... Peasants of the Apocolypse - Speed Limit - Excalibur - Strattitude - The Tide, Tin Moon - and most recently WHETSTONE. Most all were Rock / Classic Rock nothing too heavy with the exception of Peasants back in 85. He was the drummer for Hope Community Church for 10 yrs. until he moved further away from Cary. Ken has done a bit of recording in studios with different groups / back beats for some studio soloists etc...
Hobbies: Painting wall murals, shooting pool, hanging out with his son at the park, working out at the gym, play keyboards and piano
Family: Married 14 years, 3 1/2 year old son who is already showing talent on the drums, and an 8 year old Yorkie.
Profession (i.e. day job): building jet aircraft engines
Phil -- You were an awesome guy and drummer! We will all miss you!
For the love of art, music, life, free food, cheap drinks, and all that is beautiful.
The Rock Shop is hosting a Fayetteville Music Scene Party this coming Wednesday, welcoming all local bands and musicians, ect. I will be showing my artwork and photography during the event. Live Music, Free food, cheap drinks, and of course, ME! Come support my art!
Saturday April 18, 2009 The Rock Shop 106 Eastern Blvd Fayetteville, NC 28301 Show starts at 8; I think we hit the stage at 9 Material will span Rush's entire 30+ year career http://www.rush-tribute.com
Thanks to everyone who came to our last show at Rockland Bar and Grille! We will be playing there every month from here on for RUSH night! We will have alot more new music added for our next performance there. Please tell everyone you know to come on out to see Jacob's Ladder in January! It is gonna be an AWESOME show!!!
great to have you guys as a friend! RUSH is what got me to where i am today, an artist, drummer, and lover of great musicianship! greatest band-EVER!subdivisions!!!!! take it easy guys....MM
