George "Chicky" Johnson Lead Guitarist and Lead Vocals,
Lloyd Fowlkes Bass Guitarist,
David Queene Drummer,
Mack Seay Keyboardist and Vocals
Influences
Chicky's influence is World's Greatest Rock guitarist of all time Jimi Hendrix
and Carlos Santana.
Lloyd's influence is Billy Cox bassist for Jimi Hendrix Band of Gypys and
jazz bassisit for Miles Davis Ron Carter.
David's influence is Baltimore's own syncopated funky drummer Dennis
Chambers and jazz great swingin Tony Willliams of the Miles Davis quintet.
Mack's influence is 1970s funk Sly in the Family Stone.
Sounds Like
Raw Hands Band of Annapolis has a style of Raw Funk improvised with a
touch of Psychedelic Soul.
Raw Hands can be viewed on Youtube.com to view our latest performance at the Annapolis City Dock type in Raw Hands.
Raw Hands Bio
Raw Hands Band consists of 4 Annapolitans who are no strangers in the music business. The band has been in existence for over 4 years. Raw Hands has introduced their style of raw funk improvised with a touch of psychedelic soul. The bands material includes soul, funk, jazz and blues with a rock edge. They continue to receive rave reviews from a local audience.
George “Chicky” Johnson is the founder, vocalist and lead guitarist player for the group. Influenced by the legendary style of Jimi Hendrix. The man holding the bottom with the bass is Lloyd Fowlkes, playing his own style, mainly influenced by jazz bassist, Ron Carter and the rock and blues sounds of Billy Cox. Raw Hands drummer David Queene is influenced by the rhythms of Baltimore’s, drummer Dennis Chamber’s style of odd meter syncopation, Buddy Miles heavy pocket grooves and jazz improvisation style of Tony Williams. Mack Seay, the group’s keyboardist, favors the style of the 70’s group Sly and the Family Stone.
Raw Hands Band can be seen in many citywide functions within the Annapolis and various venues throughout the Baltimore/Washington area. They carry a strong stage presence emphasized with a great spirit of improvisational feeling amongst each of the band members when playing. The bands energy also attracts an audience with a listening style of the 70s rock funk “back in the day”.
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