Bob Weir - Guitar, Lead Vocals
Original Member
Rob Wasserman - Bass, Original Member
4/22/1995-10/19/2002 (466 shows)
Jay Lane - Drums, Vocals
Original Member
Matthew Kelly - Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals
4/22/1995-9/6/1998 (175 shows)
Vince Welnick - Keyboards, Vocals
9/1/1995-12/12/1995 (14 shows)
Johnnie Johnson - Keyboards, Vocals
2/20/1996-5/28/1997 (67 shows)
Dave Ellis - Saxophone
11/9/1996-12/2/1999 (169 shows)
Mookie Siegel - Keyboards
12/10/1996-4/15/1997 (20 shows)
Jeff Chimenti - Keyboards, Vocals
First Show: 5/28/1997
Mark Karan - Guitar, Vocals
First Show: 10/29/1998
Kenny Brooks - Saxophone, Vocals
First Show: 5/5/2000
Robin Sylvester - Bass, Vocals
First Show: 3/4/2003
"It started out with Rob Wasserman and me as a duo and we played that way for six or eight years, and then one day I was working on a project and we needed a drummer. And Rob said, "I know this drummer that I met last night and he was pretty good. You want me to give him a buzz?" and I said, "Sure." And so Jay [Lane] came up and did this session with us. The next morning, I called Rob and said "Hey, listen. That was kind of fun yesterday. How bout we take a drummer on our next tour?" and he said he was just thinking the same thing. We started working together and booked another tour, and we were working with Jay at the time and we were about to go out on tour and my old pal Matthew Kelly came through town. And he was just sort of footloose and I said "Hey, you want to come out with us? You want to come sit in with us?" And that worked so we had a little quartet and we took that on the road."--Bob Weir (6/3/2005 interview)
Since that beginning in 1995, RatDog has undergone many changes, both in personnel and musical approach. It has evolved from a blues revue into a musical fusion of backgrounds and talents; complex, energetic, and adventurous. The members are no longer a supporting cast for front man Bob Weir. Rather, the band is a full time, full force powerhouse, capable of taking music fans to new and mystical places every night. Now composed of original members Bob and Jay, in addition to Jeff Chimenti, Mark Karan, Kenny Brooks, and Robin Sylvester, RatDog has truly come into its own. The RatDog experience delights and exhilarates, and according to Bob, "If you like what you hear, do come again...."
I was so thrilled to see you guys again this summer in Atlanta. Those shows were really great! For me especially because I've been kept away for 6 long years. Tears rolled down my face both nights watching you on stage. It made me so happy. Thanks Bobby. Thanks guys!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY MORE.LOVEDBOTH SHOWS EVEN THOUGH THE WEATHER SUCKED ENJOY LIVEAND PROSPER IN LOVE AND KINDNESS LIVE LONG AND SWEET MUSIC WILL FOLLOW
Bobby Hope you had an Excellent Birhday.Was At the show to celebrate,That marked my 33 years of seeing you live,Just don't know if you were having an off night,But it was way too loud And At times very hard to hear you singing. See u guys next time Love Karen
happy 62nd birthday to Mr. Bob Weir!!! we all love you Bobby! wish i was in philly to celebrate this grate occasion! dance and shake them bones kidz!!! LOVE NFA***
