Throughout the years, Neurotic had a few personel changes. The various people that were in the band goes like this. Rick Ray, Harvey Phillips, Al Wilhelm, John Ray, Rick Schultz, Dale Orlando, Phil Noch, Nick Hadzima, Wally Stipkovich, Kevin Green, Jim Ray, Jim Habeniecht, Paul Geltch.
Influences
Beatles, King Crimson, ELP, Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush, Robin Trower, Damnation Of Adam Blessing, Glass Harp, Budgie, Pat Travers, The Doors, U.K., Epitaph (Cliff Jackson's band out of Germany), Focus, Journey (first 3 albums before the Steve Perry era), Blue Oyster Cult (first 4 albums, '72 to 75), Alex Harvey Band, Early ZZ Top, Amboy Dukes.
Neurotic lasted from 1973 to 1985. Al Wilhelm (Bass), Harvey Phillips (Drums) and Rick Ray (Guitar) started this band in 1973. Al ended up moving to California in '75 and Rick's brother John stepped in on Bass. After a few years of playing many concerts, Rick Schultz entered the picture playing reeds. (Rick Schultz is still with Rick Ray today in the The_Rick_Ray_Band, ). There were some personel changes over the years, such as: Phil Noch doing the singing, Kevin Green stepped in on the drums for a bit, Wally Stipkovich on bass, Dale Orlando on Sax and Vocals, Paul Geltch on drums. This band released some vinyl 45's and Neurosis Records released there unreleased 1979 album, 'Mazy Craniacs' in 2005.........on a side note, Paul Geltch, Rick Schultz and Rick Ray from Neurotic are currently making music in the The Rick Ray Band
Hey Neurotic!! Greetings from New York City. Thanks for the ADD which I value. We're from different spectrums but its great to connect... You have great stuff going on. Have to go back again and check it out in more detail. Madooo.. The guy with the "BEATLES TRIBUTE ALBUM FROM INDIA"
World Unification Network turns 1 today! It's been an amazing year, thank YOU for being our friend, the future is looking bright! peace!!!! your friend, dcb (myspace. com/oscarakachris)
