The Whizards

Band History: The Whizards were originally formed in 2000....But they didn't take flight till 2003 when the right members finally came together to make the magic that is THE WHIZARDS!!! Mike Pygmie- Guitar/Vocals/Turntables Benny Cancino- Drums Mike Pygmie - MIKE PYGMIE Formed his first band at 13 called MELODIOUS PYGMIES that started a buzz in the desert right away, BRANT BJORK became their drummer soon after he quit KYUSS. After MELODIOUS PYGMIES disbanded Mike joined THE AGENTS a punk rock ska band as he worked on his own musical side projects , he also again joined BRANT BJORK who was fresh out of FU MANCHU and starting his own band called THE OPERATORS / BRANT BJORK AND THE BROS...Mike played & toured with BRANT for a bit... UNTILL he had the perfect sound & the perfect band...Mike & Benny took a leap of faith...and thus THE WHIZARDS were born. Mikes skill is beyond technical and beyond talent...Mike has a GOD given gift that you can witness while you watch and listen to him play. He's the definition of WHIZARD! Benny Cancino - While combing Southern California for a drummer who could give the band the heartbeat it needed...who knew that the Desert's BEST Secret was waiting right under their noses....nobody knew what a powerhouse Benny was...He comes from a long line of Musicians here in the Desert...now everybody wants him but he's OURS! When you watch Benny play you feel your blood pumping and your mind is filled with images from another planet. Benny plays straight from his heart right onto his drum set. Benny was Born A WHIZARD!