Rob Ransom-lead guitarist of "Straight Up"/solo Christian artist- "Rob Ransom" self-titled album is with the band "Graveyard Train"- Jim Lillich, Ben Birr and Jamie Dunn on drums,Don Schroeder on rhythm and lead guitars,Tony Berg on bass,Rob Ransom lead vocals and guitar,Ben Birr/ Jamie Dunn on backing vocals
Influences
Creedence Clearwater Revival(guitarist John Fogerty),Stevie Ray Vaughan,BB King,Buddy Guy, Jeff Healey,B.J. Thomas,Charlie Pride,John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band,Jackson Browne,Cream(guitarist Eric Clapton), ZZTop(guitarist Billy Gibbons), Gordon Lightfoot,Buddy Holly,Elvis(guitarists Scotty Moore, James Burton),Allman Brothers(guitarists Duane Allman and Dicky Betts),April Wine, Triumph,Rush,Heart,Billy Falcon,Beatles, Everly Brothers, Ritchie Valens, Chuck Berry,Ventures,Surfaries,Beach Boys,Jan and Dean,Lonnie Mack,Johnny
Rivers,Molly Hatchet, .38 Special(guitarist Jeff Carlisi),Boston(guitarists Barry Goudreau and Tom Scholz),Neil Young,Bryan Adams(guitarist Keith Scott), John Mellancamp, Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones, Led Zepplin(guitarist Jimmy Page), Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash(guitarist Luther Perkins),Lynyrd Skynyrd(guitarist Gary Rossington),John Denver,Billy Ray Cyrus,Hot Water,Rick Nelson,Lobo,Bread,Hootie and the Blowfish(guitarist Mark Bryan),
BoDeans, Spin Doctor,Steve Miller,Tesla(guitarist Frank Hannon),Romantics,
Cinderella, Poison(guitarist C.C. Deville),Brother Cane,Georgia Satellites(guitarist Dan Baird),Peter
Frampton,Joe Bonamassa,Greg Koch,Cheap Trick(guitarist Rick Nealson)
Sounds Like
A very bluesy, melodic melting pot of country, blues, rockabilly and Gospel
with dash of Funk, Jazz, and 2 tablespoons of '80's Metal
Hello everyone and welcome to my myspace artist profile! I am a Christian/Gospel artist. I co-write alot of my music with my beautiful wife Sarah.
I am a seasoned lead guitarist in many styles of music, including rockabilly,blues,country, ' 80's metal, folk, jazz and rock. What ever the Lord gives me is what I play! I am currently working with the variety rock band Straight Up and enjoying it very much!!! I have performed many shows both big and small from old folks homes,Churchs to Milwaukee's Summerfest ,Country USA,Celebrate-Depere, and Tomahawk Fall Ride and Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls Ontario, Canada.I have performed
with acts like Molly Hatchet and Frank Hannon of Tesla.I can remember being at Graceland at age 3, and seeing Elvis drive out in his Cadillac.I also remember being at Johnny Cash's house on the lake and the Grand Ole Opry. Music runs very strongly in my family.My father showed me my firsts chords on guitar at age 9.I am also a full time guitar instructor at Island Music in Neenah,WI. I absolutely love teaching and performing music and recognize that it is a gift from God.Living my life that way as a Christian has brought many wonderful things into my life like my beautiful boy Gabriel. I love him,my wife and our puppy Sammie Girl very dearly.I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior in 2003 and realize that it is the only answer for all of us.He loves us!!! Our goal is to form a top notch touring Contempory Christian Rock/Gospel group and spread the word of Jesus all over the world. My music off my first cd release is currently played on the radio in Denmark on Radio Holstebro 97.4, as well as stations in France and Belgium.I also have a vision of starting the Ransom Foundation which will be a Christian drug/alcohol rehab / music institute for creative people lost in their journey.I am currently working with the band "Straight Up".See us at http://www.straightuptheband.com. God bless you and your family and I hope my music uplifts your soul!!! God's grace is amazing!!!Amen!!!!
JOHN 3:16-
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Psalm 37:4-
Delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires
of your heart.
hey Rob, great music,was great too see you preform last nite,tell gabe i say hi,thanks for the friendship, god bless, and have a great 2008, your pal gabe
Wrote it, composed the instrumentals, and sang it. That's just a scratch vocal tho, I'm going to work on a better couple of takes next weekend in Chicago!
Yes Rob, John Fogerty is the King in my humble oppinion. I got to meet him in 86 and man what a thrill. Good luck with your music. Your friend in Oklahoma... David ♫♪♫♪
Hi Rob Thanks so much for your friendship. Your comment really encouraged me to keep going when I was hitting a hard patch. Just enjoying your Amazing Grace right now. God Bless You Cyril
