♦ Seeking competent lead guitarist (style of Jimmy Page, Ace Frehley, Ted Nugent, Glenn Tipton)
♦ and proficient drummer (style of Dave Grohl, Tommy Lee, Nicko McBrain, Eric Singer)
Influences
KISS, The Rolling Stones, Billy Squier, Judas Priest, Aerosmith, Garbage, AC/DC, Kix, Queen, Iron Maiden, Ted Nugent*, Cinderella, Dwight Yoakam/Pete Anderson, The Trews, The Who, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Garth Brooks, Bonnie Raitt
*- !!!... of all people... but one listen to "Stranglehold" and I have no apologies.
After years of playing at home for no one, STEVE REEDER is taking his brand of hard rock out to the world. Growing up in rural central Florida, he was convinced there was no reconciliation between the hyper-masculine world of 80's heavy metal and the disco and drag dominating the gay scene.
"Being in a band was unthinkable for me. All the music I was listening to, and all the guys I knew who could play it, were so "T&A"-centric, there was no way I was gonna pull off fitting into that scene with any dignity or satisfaction. Meanwhile I couldn't find anything the bar scene beyond the looping "thump-thump" music. I just thought there was no hope for me."
Over time, the outing of several mainstream rockers like Freddie Mercury, Rob Halford and Chuck Panozzo has opened the eyes of many. Now in the age of the internet, gay rockers can easily connect with the likes of Pansy Division and Jinx Titanic. Add to that mix STEVE REEDER. Drawing on lifelong influences such as KISS, AC/DC, Rolling Stones and Motley Crue, Steve is bringing new life and meaning to "cock rock."
Steve resides outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is working on his first CD of original and cover material. He's played at Bearapalooza gatherings and is a featured guitarist on the Gay Guitarists Worldwide web site.
"And you" is a very catchy tune, and by catchy I mean it is destined to turn the children of America gay!! The second song is clearly a tribute to me so thank you for that. Keep up the good work!
Steve, It was great meeting you in TN and a blast to hear you live! It was good to hear some ass kicking rock and roll! Hope to speak with you soon. would love to work on a project together sometime. best regards, michael carrera
Hey I was the first to listen you "And You" it sounds good so far. I kept remembering who you told me it was about and I kept chuckling. keep up the good work.
I just posted some pictures on the class of 88 site. I have a few fun ones of you but the picture you have on your page makes me think you would not appreciate it, Mr. Serious Music Maker. Love u, v
Just had to leave a note for you and Layna. All for Layna is one of my fave Billy Joel tunes but I've never known a woman named Layna and now I can at least say I know someone who does. :) andy
Peace Famo.. Now you know I had to stop by and show some love.. Keep that Enery always elevated!! And I know, once that CD is released, it's on and poppin'..
