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I started playing guitar back in 1965, while
in high school, after my amazing discovery that by imitating the
Beatles I could increase my popularity, or at lease help it along,
(which wasn't too bad for a skinny 95 lb. sophomore with big ears
and a bad complexion). I played in several bands throughout my
remaining school years, which planted the seed that has made music
part of my blood. I knew from that point in time I would always play
and perform music in some form or another to complete my soul.
However, my dreams were put on hold in 1970 when I, by using my own peculiar sense of logic, joined the U.S. Army...yea, be all that you can be...before I could be drafted, (my number having been drawn in the lottery - (the only lottery I've ever won). While in the army I ran across a myriad of individuals who contributed to my love for ballads and helped in developing a finger pick style of playing acoustic guitar. During this time I fell in love, (and in awe), with the styles of John Denver, Jim Croce, and James Taylor, to name a few. In 1980, after my extended stint in the service, I formed a band, with my older brother Terry, called "Rough Country". We played together for close to four years before eventually choosing different paths. Over the years I've had the pleasure of playing in some of the best bands in the tri-state area, but none have come close to the feel and sounds that are distinctly "Midranger". Although I'm the last original member of the group, I've found this particular foursome adds a new dimension with the other band members, complimenting and enhancing each others' abilities to enable "Midranger" to reach a unique and unforgettable style. Party On! MUSICAL INFLUENCE The Beatles, Bee Gees, The Stones Alabama, Lynard Skynard, Eagles Favorite Artists: Meatloaf, John Denver, Jim Croce, Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Strait Favorite Songs: Two out of three ain't bad My home's in Alabama Nobody knows it but me FAVORITE QUOTE Love doesn't make the world go 'round, but it sure makes the trip worth while. |
Mike Knowles
I started playing rhythm guitar when I was in
the eighth grade and started in my first band when I was a freshman,
playing Rock & Roll until graduating from high school. In the late
seventies I changed to playing bass guitar and switched to playing
gospel music. In 1984 I changed to playing country and rock (Thanks
to Alabama )and have been playing this style of music ever since.
Some of the local bands I have played with are, The Reasons Why,
Country Sunshine,
Travelers, Country Time, Stoney Lonesome, SwitchBack and Flipside. I would have to say that out of all the bands I have played with over the years, the Midranger Band has been the most enjoyable band I have ever played with.
MUSIC INFLUENCE The Byrds Three Dog Night Doobie Brothers Marshall Tucker Band Stevie Ray Vaughan (What a Great Loss) Alabama Allen Jackson Eric Clapton Gordon Rumble (Helping me change from guitar to bass) Jeff Stutsman (Teaching me to sing harmony) EQUIPMENT: PERSONAL Custom Built Carvin LB75P 5-String Bass Peavey 1820 Bass Enclosure
Samson VR3TD VHF Wireless RCV
Sure Beta 58A Microphone
Carvin PM1000 In-Ear-Monitor
BBE BMAX -T Tube Preamp
Carvin DCM 1000
Korg DTR-2000 Rack Tuner SKB 6 Space Rack Case Furman RackRider Power Conditioner
Carvin C1644 Concert Series Mixer Carvin HT760M Monitor Amp Carvin DCM 1000 Amp Carvin DCM 2000 Amp Carvin SW1802 Bass Bins Peavey SP2 Peavey 31 Band Equalizer Furman PLPLUS II Power Conditioner Aphex Aural Exciter Alesis 3630 Compressor/Limiter DoD 835 Three-Way Crossover Lexicon MPX100 Dual Processor Behringer Feedback Destroyer Pro DSP 1100P H&H 6’ X 12’ Trailer |
Dennis Ellison
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I picked up my first guitar at the age of 21, and in the 2 years that followed, switched from rhythm guitar to Bass guitar, and quit my day job to play music for a living. 7 years later I took up playing Lead guitar and it has been my instrument of choice ever since. I don’t play music for a living anymore, but through the years, I’ve been privileged to have worked steady in the venues in and around the Tri-state area, and to have had the opportunity to work with lots of great local musicians.
Some highlights of my music career that come to mind are: a few
Merle Haggard Asleep at the Wheel Average White Band George Benson Eric Clapton
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