Same Ol’ Situation

Jon Abell (Sikki Nixx): Born April 23rd, 1969 in LaGrande, Oregon. I started playing the Drums - yes the drums - at the age of 13, when my parents bought me my first drum set. Boy were they sorry they did so, if you know what I mean. Soon after the noise needed to be controlled, I was given my first BASS. Which, I taught myself how to play. With many months of practice and hard work, I started playing in garage bands around town. I soon decided to take it to the next level and go on the road. So I packed up my belongings and moved to LA in the early 90's. Before long I started a hair metal band called LIVE WIRE. We played in most of the popular LA clubs for about 3 years. After experiencing the debauchery that LA has to offer, it was time for a change and so I moved back home to Oregon. I then formed a cover band called Versi and we gigged for about 2 years. After which I went on a 4 year hiatus. I found out that taking the time off made me appreciate music that much more. Once again I found myself yearning to play! So with that said, the makings Portland's Motley Crue Tribute Band - Same Ol' Situation was created. My influences are MOTLEY CRUE, RATT, GUNS AND ROSES, DOKKEN, VAN HALEN, AC/DC AND DEF LEPPARD - just to name a few!

Stephen Rohr (Vince): Oregon native, Stephen Rohr grew up in the garage band suburbs of Portland playing guitar, bass and keyboards, but with a passion for vocals. Moving to L.A. in the 90s, he played in a number of Metal bands in the capacity of guitar and/or vocalist. After 9 years in Southern California, Stephen longed to return to his roots and moved back to Oregon. After various short stints with local cover bands, he co-founded new prog-metal act Shadow Of Doubt, before joining Same ol’ Situation in 2007, where he has filled the Vince Neil role ever since. Influences include Freddie Mercury, Klaus Meine, Geoff Tate, Rob Halford, Dan Reed and Chris Cornell.