Scott French
• Plays drums & percussions, lead and backup vocals.
• Born: Scott Lawrence French, in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Musical Motivations, Inspirations & Influences – Neil Peart (Rush), Bill Ward (Black Sabbath), Bill Bruford (Yes & King Crimson), Alan White (Yes & John Lennon), John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Nick Mason (Pink Floyd), Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addiction), Terry Bozzio (Jeff Beck), Carter Beauford (DMB) and Buddy Rich.
• Instruments – Acoustic & electronic drums, various percussion instruments, sampling media.
• Music Background – Self-taught drummer since the age of nine. Played in original and cover bands since the age of 14, while playing in his high school's marching & performing bands. Played in various “cover” and original bands from Minnesota to California, returning to Minnesota in 1989 to play with “Little Mary Sunshine” and “Systems”. In 1997, Mr. French moved to New Jersey and played with an original folk-rock performer and recorded in Kool and the Gang's Philadelphia studio. Mr. French moved back to Minnesota in 2001 to reunite with the “Systems” group, until he joined and help start the “Bangers” All American Rock-n-Roll Band.
• Performances – Has performed live, at hundreds of large and small venues.
Mark Kain
• Plays electric guitar, 6 & 12 string acoustic guitars, lead and backup vocals.
• Born: Mark William Kain, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Musical Motivations, Inspirations & Influences – Eric Clapton, Al Dimeola, Jimmy Page, Gary Moore, Steve Vai, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons.
• Instruments – Fender Stratocaster, Telecaster and Ibanez electric guitars, 6 & 12 string acoustic guitars, classical (nylon string) guitar, 4 & 5 string bass guitar, 8 string mandolin, dobro & piano.
• Music Background – Well-traveled and seasoned music veteran of the performing scene since 1977. Eighteen years of writing music and lyrics (with strong emphasis on “hooks” and melodies). Mr. Kain has received and given instruction in guitar theory, modes, flatpicking, and arpeggio techniques. He has been an instructor for other musicians at various levels since 1990. Mr. Kain is one of the original members of the “Bangers” All American Rock-n-Roll Band.
• Performances – Has performed live at hundreds of large and small venues.
• Awards – 1982 “Blazing Axe” award, Cincinnati, Ohio; 1987 “Best Guitarist”, Ventura City; 1 st Place “Solo Award,” while serving in the U.S. Air Force.
Paul Marturano
• Plays piano, keyboards and backup vocals.
• Born: Paul Michael Marturano in Philadelphia, PA
• Musical Motivations, Inspirations & Influences – Billy Joel, Elton John, The Beatles, Ben Folds Five
•Instruments – Piano, Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica
• Music Background – began playing piano at age 3 and has been writing songs and playing guitar since age 10. He has received extensive radio airplay on Y-100-FM, 104.5-FM, 88.5-FM, 89.1-FM in the Philadelphia Area. He has written theme songs for the Kent Voss Show (WWDB-FM) and Angelo Cataldi's Morning Show (610-AM WIP).
• Performances – Has performed live, at hundreds of large and small venues including Five Star Restaurants such as Nick's in Philly's Rittenhouse Hotel to New York City Piano Bars to The Premier Party for the hit movie, THE SIXTH SENSE, at the Prince Theather in Philadelphia. He has performed on 6ABC-Philadelphia, FOX29- Philadelphia, and Comcast Sportsnet.
Jeff Boxell
• Plays bass, acoustic and electric guitars and backup vocals.
• Born: Jeffrey Boxell, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Musical Motivations, Inspirations & Influences – James Taylor, Bonnie Raite, Joe Satriani and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
• Instruments - 4 & 5 string bass guitars, as well as 6 &12 string electric and acoustic guitars.
• Music Background – Mr. Boxell recently joined the “Bangers” All American Rock-n-Roll Band.
• Performances – Has performed live at over 500 hundred small and large venues.
Jaime Boxell
• Plays acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitar, drums, trumpet, lead and backup vocals.
• Born: Jaime Merlin Boxell, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• Musical Motivations, Inspirations & Influences – James Taylor, Bonnie Raite, Joe Satriani and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
• Instruments - Electric 6 string guitar, bass 4 & 5 string guitars, as well as 6 &12 string acoustic guitars. Plays trumpet, and drums. Self-taught guitar player since the age of 7. Started singing at the age of 15.
• Music Background – Mr. Boxell Played on stage for the first time at the age of 13. He played in bands in High School. He then played lead guitar in a band called “Kit Parade”, moving on to a band called “St. America” where he played lead guitar and vocals. He most recently (since 2001) played lead guitar and vocals for the band “Dirty Rhythm”, before joining the “Bangers” All American Rock-n-Roll Band.
• Performances – Has performed live at over 500 hundred small and large venues.
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