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Member Since: 9/19/2006
Band Website: strictly60s.com
Band Members: JOEL BRIDGEWATER is the founder and lead vocalist of the band whose energy and melodic vocal styling brings new life to the classic music of the decade.RAY JOHNSON is Strictly60's lead guitarist, weaving in and out of the subtleties and arrangements that breathe a fresh sound into each familiar song. Whether with spicy effects, or a blasting rock solo, Ray fluently enriches Stictly60's sound.Bassist Duke Davidson nails down the low end with intricate bass lines that compliment Strictly 60's rhythmic sense perfectly. His thumping beat resonates throughout and provides a solid backdrop to Strictly60's performances. Duke also reinforces the bands melodic sense with smooth vocla harmonies.On drums is the mighty BOB KEARSTON who holds down a steady and straightforward beat on drums and percussion. Whether with a straight-up rock beat or funk-influenced syncopation, Bob lays down the bottom line rhythm in a no-nonsense fashionRounding out the 60's sound is keyboard impressario Neal Desimmone, who brings out the familiarity of the classic sound of 60's keyboard arrangements. His sense of timing, beautiful melodies and highly charged performance exemplifies the spirit of the tumultous 60's.Click here for Myspace glitter graphics and Myspace layouts
Influences: Strictly60's is a New Jersey based pop/rock band driven by a true passion and love of the music of the 60's. Their music is direct, sincere and emotionally charged.The songs of the 60's were genuine and driven by pure emotion, enticing melodies, and catchy hooks. The lyrics of this decade portray a whirlwind of life experiences that strike a chord in every listener. From pursuit of peace , to the magic of love, to the trials of everyday life and work, to the horrors of war and the pursuit of social justice, the songs of the 60's stick with you. / ............................................................
.........................................MUSIC INFLUENCES.....BEATLES, DAVE CLARK 5, ROLLING STONES, LOVIN SPOONFUL, MOTOWN, PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS ..............
Sounds Like: In each of our sets we try to touch on the many different sounds of THE 1960's. We cover all your favorites, as well as some "One Hit Wonders".
Some of the artists we cover include -
The Beatles - The Doors - The Dave Clark 5 - Steppenwolf - Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels - Elvis - Dion - Stevie Wonder - Paul Revere & the Raiders - Sam & Dave - Question Mark & The Mysterians - Wilson Pickett -
The Temptations - The Monkees - Chuck Berry - The Shadows of Knight -
The Searchers ...................
Record Label: WAITING FOR THE PHONE CALL
Type of Label: Major