Hardwood has been together for 2 1/2 years. Jerry Wood studied for a degree in music and has been playing forever. Brother Jim Wood has been behind the kit longer than that. Both have recording and performing experience. Vicki, who is now a Wood, has played guitar forever and has recording as well as tour experience. Brother Russ, who is not a Wood, has played guitar forever and looking forward to the experience! We all like it cool and heavy!- HARDWOOD