Member Since: 1/11/2007
Band Website: icontherockband.com
Band Members: Aaron Painter ~ Lead vocals, rhythm guitar
JT King ~ Rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards, lead vocals
Steve Painter ~ Lead guitar
Dave Mayfield ~ Bass
Jason Messick ~ Drums, precussion
Biography of band members
Aaron PainterIf anyone ever asks me why I learned to play music or why I still play, I would say this...I hope that at some time in your life you get to experience the rush, the fear, the invincibility, the spectacular feeling of being on stage, playing guitar, singing, dancing, and performing your own songs for people who love the same. (Even those that don't) If you ever get to be so lucky to do anything close to this, I hope that you can hear me or see me perform and know how much I love entertaining and having fun with you, the fans. And I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I thank Jehovah for the ability I've been given!
Hi, my name is Aaron Painter (AKA AP). I've loved music since birth. My Mother and Father were both life long musicians, so music was a given for me. I started playing at age 14. Mom bought me a hot pink Ibanez guitar & Peavy amps and cabinets. I still and always will use Peavy & Ibanez. My first influences were KISS, my friend Mike Lucero, My Mom Anna, and the 1 and only Steve Painter (DAD).
I grew up in California (Norwalk) and ran the Hollywood streets in the Metal years. I love almost all styles of music, country, blues, rock, and most of all hard rock. KISS, Winger, Dokken, Godsmack, Creed, Metalica, Journey and Foreigner are some of my favorites. I've always been able to, without lessons, write and play. I didn't start singing until 2005 due to the lack of a singer for my band. One day the guys just said, "Hey AP, why don't you just do it?" So I did. I'm not the greatest, but I sure like it.
However, singing and playing at the same time isn't always easy. We needed another singer. Step in, JT. I like JT. He writes, he sings, he plays and he's a hoot. My friend Dave plays bass. Daves come a long way with having talent. I like Dave. Jason plays drums. Before Jason we auditioned his Dad. His Dad was good, but make 1 mistake, he brought Jason. Jason rocks!!! I like Jason. Steve Painter plays lead guitar. He also happens to be my Dad. Until you've been able to do something like this with a family member, I wouldn't be able to translate how cool it is to share times like we've had. Bottom line, me and my Dad have fun together. I've learned a lot from Dad. My Dad is an awesome guitar player and songwriter, but most of all he's an awesome man. I love my Dad.
My mother, brother, and sister live in Cali. They need to be here with me. I love them dearly. I have 2 little, beautiful, incredible daughters; Madalyn and Abigail, 5 and 2, and my incredible wife Brandy, here in Texas with me. I love my family. I love my life....I hope you all enjoy, AP
Current Audio Dallas Recording Session of New CD!
Live Show in Richardson, Texas
Sounds Like: Metallica crossed with Nickelback
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Indie