It was December of 1999, Tribe was formed by Doug Howard and friend Robb Vigil. Time after time we struggled to keep it going with musicians coming and going. Finally Rob left for good, leaving Doug to continue. As the band progressed through lineup change after lineup change, Doug kept plugging along. Putting up with whiners, alcoholics, liars, attics and back stabbers. There were some very good times in the band however, selling out theaters, opening for nationals and having a killer following. It seemed as soon as Tribe started making real progress, someone in the band would quit and screw it up. Then back to square one. The last show was 7/26/08 Doug's birthday. How Ironic. I remember two guys quitting right before a July 26th show and didn't have enough professionalism to fulfill the obligation.
THE HISTORY OF TRIBE REVEALED.
Original Line-up. Doug Guitar, Robb V Vocals, Jordie Bass and Louie Drums.
After playing together for about a year. Jordie and Louie coke out and quit 2 weeks before a show.
Guys from Boneyard sit in to fulfill the 7/26 gig.
Keith joins as bassist.
Donnie joins as Drummer.
Keith leaves the band because of girlfriend.
Donnie wants friend Michael to join as a rhythm guitar.
We give it a try, after months of training Michael's in.
J. Haven joins as bassist for about 6 rehearsal until him and Donnie have a disagreement.
J. Quits
Jordie M fills in as bassist for pre booked show.
Dan B Joins as bassist
Original Vocalist Robb V has financial, transportation and equipment problems and is ousted by majority vote.
Doug has a talk with Robb, but he bows out. However Doug and Robb remain friends to this day. Robb MC'd at last Tribe show.
We try to work in a vocalist named Neil. Didn't work out.
Jordie comes back and wants’ to try out as a vocalist. Does O.K. so Jordie is back. This time as our vocalist.
Donnie Leaves the band because of health reasons.
Mike comes in as drummer.
We Play a lot of shows with this line up. Start getting some recognition. Open for Metal Church and other not so well known national acts.
Mike crashes car into truck and is in I.C.U. for 3 months.
We find drummer Rob working at guitar center.
Rob joins. We open for Dokken and do a few more large shows.
Rob leaves. Rob's father dies in Florida. He must go back home and take care of responsibilities. Rob Solstice and I still talk to this day.
Dan quits because of his wife.
Jordie changes name on jam space lease to his name behind doug's back.
Michael and Jordie start talking to other guitarist and drummer.
Jordie and Michael quit.
Doug and Original Vocalist Robb go pick up his gear. Michael showed up shortly after to change lock. I think we beat him there. Those assholes were going to change the fucking lock so I couldn't get my gear!
Donnie joins again as drummer.
Tony joins as bassist
Tony leaves, moves out of state.
ROD joins as vocalist.
Jones joins as bassist.
I fire Rod because he is hitting an my girlfriend and being disrespectful. Pulling up her dress??? He couldn't sing worth a fuck anyway. To busy "trying" to play guitar.
Jones Leaves.
Dustin Bowles joins as vocalist over 2 years ago. Still Rockin to this day!
J. joins as bassist.
J. quits after brief talk about tightening up on the tunes.
Donnie leaves again. Was moving, but never did.
Lionel joins as drummer.
Scott joins as bassist
Scott and Lionel don't get along
Scott Leaves.
Keidrick Fills in for an Iliff show.
J. Haven Joins
Lionel quits.
J. Has Back surgery. We wait for him to heal.
Dana Heinrich Joins the band is our Drummer.
We Play 3 shows
J. quits.
People can say anything they want. I could care less. It is a wonder how anything got done at all! Through it all, I've kept my drive. Why is it that some of the local so called musicians think they are rock stars! I have paid my dues and will continue to do so. I am still working my ass off. Hungry, dedicated and determined. I love writing and playing music.
There are now 2 guys that vow to stick it out with me! Dustin and Dana.
We have changed the name and are starting over with a fresh new outlook and sound. Judged By Twelve is the new order. Once we find a DEDICATED BASSIST. This band will hit the scene with an unstoppable drive and energy. The best thing Denver has experienced in a very long time. Stay tuned for Judged By Twelve.
Splashing in for wishing you a nice day But most of all to thank You for your friendship! *Don't do anything I wouldnt' do* lol Peace, Love & Respect //Nillan xox
