 Gathered together from the small towns and big cities of the midwest, the members of The Rockhills have somehow managed to continue to enjoy making music together
for over 15 years. With two cd's under their belts, and one
on the way The Rockhills, continues to create a solid product that only three singer/songwriters, who aren't afraid to speak their minds, can create.
"The band has bluesy, mid-'60s pop (the Animals, Sir Douglas Quintet) down cold," according to the Kansas City PITCH Magazine. The careers of the members of The Rockhills span over two (2) decades with highlights such as MTV videos, CashBox top 40 hits, and performances with other major recording artists. Phil Neal--Phil is a Kansas City native. His early professional years Phil was a well-known solo acoustic guitar player and singer, doing the rounds in the coffee shops and folk clubs of Kansas City and the surrounding college towns. Phil's video for his regional hit single, "Standard Question", hit light rotation on MTV. Phil has opened for many major recording artists and is currently a founding member of Rockhill. Gary Paredes--Gary is a longtime fixture of the Kansas City music scene. He has played guitar for many local bands including Mike Ireland & Holler and currently plays lead guitar for Howard Iceberg & the Titanics as well as Rockhill. He has shared the stage with several major recording artists, opening for acts such as John Hiatt, John Prine, Dale Watson, Billy Joe Shaver, The Bottle Rockets, Robert Earl Keen, Norman Blake, Iris Dement, Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul, and many, many others.
Doug Osburn--Doug began his musical career playing drums in Wichita, Kansas. After picking up the bass, he joined the original rock band Rynohyni. In the early '90s Doug joined Phil Neal and Gary Paredes in the rock band PowerTies.
Donnie Cleveland--Don began his music involvement in 5th grade as a Trumpet player, who always carried a pair of drum sticks in his trumpet case. Coincidentally, his band teacher helped convince he and his parents to scrap the trumpet and get Don a drum kit as the school band needed a drummer. He never looked back. Don and Gary have a long association having played together since junior high. He brings the perfect feel to the bands' material.
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