Ralph Hinkley Syndrome (@ralphhinkley)

Indie / Alternative / Grunge

Orange County, California
United States

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About Ralph Hinkley Syndrome (@ralphhinkley)

IMAGINE THE SWEET MELODIES of a Sebadoh ballad combined with the driving guitar riffs of Jimmy Eat World. Then stir in some haunting synth-lines in the vane of Jeremy Enigk and top it off with deep lyrical honesty from the likes of Ben Gibbard. Finally, sprinkle on some Kurt Cobain grunginess and you create a sonic recipe for the signature sounds of Ralph Hinkley Syndrome (RHS).

Hailing from Orange County, California, RHS consists of Wyman Gentry and Jason Ogle. The dynamic duo have been buddies since “Twisted Sister” was tainting the radio waves. It was Wyman who inspired Jason to play guitar when in the fifth grade talent show he serenaded the school with the unforgettable chorus, “Who ya gonna call…Ghostbusters!” They’ve been through the lows, the highs, the really highs and down to the lowest lows together. From playing with “Transformers” to shoplifting “Anthrax” cassettes from Kmart to swiping hard liquor from the grocery stores to wasting away as alcoholics and drug addicts together. When the tides of life reached their lowest peak, and faith in anything was at an all-time low, writing music and playing in bands was their only relief from the pain of living. By the grace of God, that phase ended rather than their lives.

The name of the project “Ralph Hinkley Syndrome” was inspired by the short-lived 80’s TV show titled “The Greatest American Hero”. Ralph is the lead character who has good intentions, yet fails miserably in his attempt to become a superhero. He learns to fly, yet never learns how to land and crashes hard every time. The “Syndrome” part stems from the fact that all of us are like this. We all have good intentions to be the best we can and even make a difference in somebody’s life. Yet however much altitude we may gain in our pursuit, we eventually come crashing down. We fail and we cannot help but fail. There’s an innate need for perfection within us but until we look outside ourselves and towards the divine (God), we cannot begin to see that that certain perfection and graceful landing is found only in the one who holds this beautiful mess together.

When asked about what kind of mark they’re trying to make on the music industry, Jason Ogle responded this way: “We’re not out to prove a point or to be the next ‘cool’ rock stars to come and go. For Wyman and I, it’s all about being real and writing good honest music that we’re proud of and that people can connect with on a deeper level. One of the most rewarding aspects of this is when a fan responds with complete enthusiasm for the songs we’ve written and shares with us how much the music moved them. Those are the simple pleasures that keep us pumped and inspired to forge ahead.”

So with that, may the “Ralph Hinkley Syndrome” revolution begin! Believe it or not…it already has.

RHS is about to release their first (self-titled) EP! It will be available on iTunes and many other leading digital distribution networks. RHS went six weeks in a row to win an insignificant music contest. They are also receiving airplay on numerous radio stations throughout the world and still love consuming and discussing “cheebuddah’s” whenever possible.

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Steve Manson
Steve Manson

Nov 19 2009 9:22 AM

I am so please too see you have taken the time to comment me and I am very thankful for your friendship. I enjoy these comments very much and I wish you the very best always. I am working on a christmas story for the next week or so. Thank you.
♪♪not-SO-ordinary♪♪
Liza Mcayeva

Nov 19 2009 9:22 AM

I am so honered to be your guys' friend and thats for sure:) Well, first of all i will make a vid. soon(i hope) but anyways, i am so excited, you know how i told you we sang that one time? Well, that guy pretty much told us we're gunna have to sing again! Its like ever since i was a little kid, dude, pretty much since elementary school, i always had this HUGE passion for music and God and its weird, i used to be scared/nervous to tell ppl that i want to be a christian artist because i was scared that they will laugh at me, but now i am like im so doing this:) So, why did you decide that you wanted to be a christian singer? But anyways, hopefully everything works out:) I love that bible verse to because im still pretty young and i want to be an example at my school, and trust me high school is CRAZY, everyone does drugs, cusses, and is so perverted, so its hard to meet normal people. So, yeah...how was your day?lol
Shalom,
liza
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uuɐǝǝ˥

Nov 19 2009 9:22 AM

Oh, I meant more on an artistic level. :P
Live, Laugh, Love
Ann Phelps

Nov 16 2009 9:58 PM

Thanks for the add...you have a great voice :)
Steve Manson
Steve Manson

Nov 16 2009 9:58 PM

Hi you all, I really enjoy your music very much, I thank you for the chance to hear the new songs and old songs on your site and the last thing I want to say is thank you for being my friend this really means a lot. Thanks.
Hans York
Hans York

Nov 16 2009 9:58 PM

Thanks so much for visiting and sharing your passion, I really appreciate that:) sending you all my best wishes from the road. Hans
♪♪not-SO-ordinary♪♪
Liza Mcayeva

Nov 16 2009 9:58 PM

You guys always keep me encouraged. I love it! So, i read about your interview, and thats pretty awesome how you guys came up with your name. I wouls have never guessed! So, can i get your honest opinion on something? I am going to create a video and ask you if you think its any good. Its going to be me (obviously) singing and just playing one of my songs on the guitar, then can you guys critique it? Well, keep in touch, and have a blessed day:)
Bible Verses For Teens
These are collection of bible verses in relation to teens or young people. You may use this for youth activities or services. Feel free to email us for other verses that you know. One of my all time fav. bible verses is:
""Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."
1 Timothy 4:12 NIV
chow,
liz


Acoustic Cuts
Acoustic Cuts

Nov 16 2009 9:58 PM

Hi,
Thanks for the friendship.Great music!
Cheers
AC
Steve Manson
Steve Manson

Nov 16 2009 9:58 PM

Thank you all for reading my comment and telling how much you like it. That makes me feel really good, and to know I have great friends, thank you.
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Nov 9 2009 12:36 AM

Haha alright, I'll look at em once they're up. :] (Or if they already are :P)
♪♪not-SO-ordinary♪♪
Liza Mcayeva

Nov 9 2009 12:05 AM

Ha ha yeah its sounds funny coming from a guy:) But yeah thanks for giving me a piece of advice, and i totally understand because your supposed to be doing this for God not yourself:) Though i enjoyed it a lot! I just want to be one of those people that touches other peoples lives, if you know what i mean. I mean, like i want my music to affect people:) So, whats new?
Shalom,
liza
RAWR *sPaNkS*
alana comaduran

Nov 9 2009 12:05 AM

thanks for the add! wow beautiful music! amazing voice, amazing music!
Steve Manson
Steve Manson

Nov 9 2009 12:05 AM

I want too thank you for taking the time to comment me back, it means a lot that you enjoy my comments and I hope you will be blessed in your great career. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being my friend.
warrior princess
Katherine Chavez

Nov 9 2009 12:05 AM

Im greatly honored to have a comment returned from a smashing band and you are also quite smashing Jason! Well I hope your band sky rockets the charts if that makes any sense to you....to me it does :) I believe that if Jesus Christ is your main focus then all things are possible through Him! You are all in my prayers. Oh yea love the comment... mr. rhyming man. ^_^
Batshèva
Batshèva

Nov 2 2009 10:01 AM

Hi Jason! No worries at all! I found it really amusing to be called that. :.) Talk soon indeed. :.)
warrior princess
Katherine Chavez

Nov 2 2009 8:53 AM

You sound smashing darling! just smashing!
NashvilleRock.net
NashvilleRock.net net

Nov 2 2009 8:53 AM

Well I don't think you sound like Jars of Clay at all, you sound like a damn good band, ever in Nashville let us know, Nancy/NashvilleRock.net
Dave Hadley
Dave Hadley

Nov 2 2009 8:53 AM

Thanks for the join,

nice stuff!
~Freestylin' Valie~
Freestylin' Valie

Nov 2 2009 8:53 AM

GREAT MUSIC!
Songbird
Christy Otipoby

Nov 2 2009 8:53 AM

Happy and Safe Halloween!
*+^^MountainManTraveler 2.0 ^^+*
James McGuire

Nov 2 2009 8:53 AM

Thank you for adding me as a friend. Your music rocks!!! Rock on brother!!! - MountainManTraveler
GJs Coffeehouse
GJs Coffeehouse

Nov 2 2009 8:53 AM

Hey guys, thanks for adding us - and I love your music! Any chance you could include Tucson in a tour? We arent not TOO far from Orange County, really... I have openings at GJs starting in the summer months. :)
ReVrence
ReVrence

Nov 2 2009 8:53 AM

Thanks For the Friendship
Great Sound Guys

Providing God the Worship He deserves with the Cowbell He Loves
In Christ ReVrence Rocks
N_i_x_y_
N_i_x_y_

Nov 2 2009 8:53 AM

njaah - weather here is ... very hot for this time of year - 22 degrees and sun during the whole last week ... couldn't be better haha xP and I'm close to the sea so it doesn't really snow around here - at all ... haha nevermind - better to enjoy the sun than to get stucked in snow xD regards ... stay good =))
Batshèva
Batshèva

Nov 2 2009 8:53 AM

Yay! I've just managed to listen! I love the singing, and the lyrics. Very relaxing kind of music, brilliant! :.) Hope you're well? Best of luck, and keep in touch! Batsheva. :.)
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