Dondi Ledesma (4-string electric bass, 4-string lead piccolo bass, 4-string fretless bass, keyboards and vocals), and Christopher Messer (drums).
Influences
Dondi Ledesma'a influences include: Return To Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Yes, UK, Asia, Pink Floyd etc..
Christopher Messer's influences include: Vinny Appice, John Bonham, Neil Peart, Nicko McBrain, Larry Ordener, Ken Jackson, Tim Alexander, Ian Paice, Bill Bruford, Lenny White, Joey "Pepe" Smith, Carl Palmer, and Alex Van Halen.
Sounds Like
We sound like Weather report, Jane's addiction, Deep Purple, Return to Forever, Cactus and Pink Floyd hahaha
Two ChileKings is a progressive rock duo that takes prog back to it's roots. Dondi Ledesma (native to Iloilo, Philippines) and Christopher Messer (native to Alvin, Tx. USA) worked together as bandmates in a classic rock/blues band based out of Manila, Philippines named "The Wally Gonzalez Band". Dondi and Christopher had such a unique bassist/drummer connection, that they decided to record together. The outcome of it all was the first Two ChileKings album named "THWIP". Soon to be released.
Two ChileKings take a unusual approach to prog by using only lead piccolo bass, electric bass, fretless bass, keyboards, acoustic drums and vocals. There is no electric nor acoustic guitar. This instrument combination delivers a brutal sound! Two ChileKings is old school prog in raw form. Check it out! .........................Update: I am sad to announce that Dondi Ledesma my partner in the Two ChileKings passed away on February 24, 2009 in Makati Medical center in Makati, City Philippines. He was battling lung cancer. Dondi's energy is still here with us. Two ChileKings will live on forever. Chris
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Chris, Your so very welcome. Its an honor for me to at least pay tribute to one of my musical hero . I actually asked Dondi permission to cover that awesome instrumental piece "Four String Blues" before his death never knowing that he was already very sick and he gave me his blessings thats one of the main reason I did it as a tribute for him. But I cant never get close to his phrasing on that picollo bass .Dondi was just one of those unique gifted musician. There will be no one like him ever again. At least we can make his memory alive thru his music for-ever. Take care my friend and take it easy . Keep in touch
Hi Kings
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