The Quark Alliance used DR guitar and bass strings!
Col. Bruce- -guitar and vocals
Col. Bruce Hampton, ret. has been making music since he formed his first band in 1963. Col. Bruce has been in constant motion ever since with his bands The Late Bronze Age and The Aquarium Rescue Unit. Along the way he starred in the cult classic movie "Outside Out" and appeared in "Sling Blade." Col. Bruce appears several times each year as vocalist and guitarist for Col. Bruce Hampton & The Aquarium Rescue Unit and continues his quest for the tonal center at each exit 6.
Perry Osborn - guitar and vocals
Arkansas native Perry Osborn has played with Col. Bruce on many occasions. He has also played with Gary Gazaway, Jeff Sipe, and has toured with Grant Green, Jr. Perry was the assistant conductor in Wellington, New Zealand. He recently moved back to the U.S. and holds a faculty position at Florida State University.
Kris Dale – bass and vocals
By the time Kris graduated from the University of Miami's School of Music he was playing piano, trombone, and bass. A native Atlantan with a degree in studio music and jazz performance, Kris has played in many touring bands including Tongo-hiti, The Lost Continentals, Kingsized, and The Johnny Knox Trio. Along the way he picked up pedal steel guitar and recorded on the theme song for Adult Swim's "Squidbillies."
Duane Trucks - drums
Drummer Duane Trucks was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He began playing drums at the age of two. Coming from a musical family, he was able to learn from some of the best musicians in the country and take lessons from the legendary Bernard Purdie. After graduating high school he toured with his brother’s band, Soul Stew Revival. His jazz trio 'The Sixes' still plays occasionally around Atlanta.
Over the years Georgia native Col. Bruce Hampton (ret.) has traveled the world and beyond fronting such legendary musical acts as The Late Bronze Age, The Fiji Mariners, and The Aquarium Rescue Unit.
Presently Col. Bruce has teamed the talents of composer/guitarist Perry Osborn, bassist Kris Dale, and drummer Duane Trucks to bring you Col. Bruce and The Quark Alliance -
Awesome to see you again in Canton. Can't wait for Wanee!!! Stop by our camp if you get chance - look for the A. snow man ;) at Horse camp. Perry if you need a place to crash you are welcome.
What a treat to see you guys in Canton May 30 and then less than a week later at Wanee! Our first trip to Spirit of the Suwannee and wow what a beautiful venue! Great show guys! The mushroom stage is truly a magical place, and you guys ripped it up! Love, Peace, and music! :-)
