CHAIN REACTION - A Tribute to JOURNEY

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Member Since: 6/2/2007
Band Website: bestjourneytribute.com
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BIOGRAPHIES

Ryan Christopher - Lead Singer

Steve Perry-ish vocals and great stage presence... Need we say more? You have to see (and HEAR) it to believe it!

Influences Include:
Steve Perry, Peter Cetera, Richard Marx, Tommy Shaw, Stevie Wonder, and MANY more!

Michael (Mike) Seay - Drummer

He started playing drums at a very early age. Inspired by his father, who was also a drummer, Mike started his first band in the 5th grade. He continued to play in various bands with his school mates throughout his school years, including 3 years in Germany where he went to school while his father served in the U.S. Army. After high school, Mike moved back to the U.S. where he played and recorded with the likes of Steve Stevens, Robert Plamer, and other various artists. Now, having come full circle, after raising his family, he's back in Clarksville, TN still having fun playing music. He is an irreplaceable asset for Chain Reaction.

Influences include:
Ansley Dunbar, Ian Paice, Tommy Aldridge, Mitch Mitchell, Deen Castronovo

Tommy Hall - Bass and Backing Vocals

He is a veteran of his instrument as well as a talented vocalist. He has played bass for over 35 years now, including 2 years as a music major at APSU in Clarksville, TN. Through the 80's and 90's, during the boom of rock music, Tommy played in a number of successful cover bands and toured the regional area. His claim to fame lies with a single recording session, featuring his bass skills on Dominic Speara's Jazz Album in 1979. Layering vocals and keeping that deep, tonal foundation every rock band needs, Tommy does much more than hold his own on this Journey tribute project.

Influences include:
Jocko Pastorious, Andy West, Jon Paul Jones, Ross Valory

Gene Powers - Keys

He started his first band in the 6th grade. His love for music persisted throughout his high school years until shortly after graduation Gene moved to LA to find his 'big break'. He stayed there for some time playing sessions and soaking up the live LA scene, later moving back to Nashville, Gene toured and recorded with various artists. Some time later he would move to Florida for 3 years serving as an Instrumental Conductor at Walt Disney World. He's currently working and playing with some, in his words, "Great Musicians", in the town he grew up in. Gene's classical knowledge, ability to read music, harmony vocal ability, and incredible ear for music are important asset to Chain Reaction's success.

Influences include:
Pop Rhinehart, Jonathan Cain, Keith Emerson, Donald Fagen

Greg Vass - Guitar and Backing Vocals

Greg, a 43 year old lead guitarist and backing vocalist is having fun! "How about you?", he says with a smile as we're working on these biographies. In his words, he's "The 3rd guy living, loving, and learning my songs." He's a big fan of music and the history channel. "Six fingers on one hand, really! I try to be on time at least 84% of the time. Neal is my fave." Seriously though, Greg is an incredibly talented musician with a very impressive ear for music. Never classically trained but extremely good at wood-shedding and replicating anything he hears. Chain Reaction has looked far and wide for a guitarist with the commitment that Greg brings and we're fortunate to have his talent in our group.

Influences include:
Neal Schon, Robin Trower, Michael Schenker, Buck Owens

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Sounds Like: JOURNEY... REALLY!
Record Label: Unsigned