About Me
Layout by CoolChaserWHO ARE THE LEGENDARY RHYTHM BANDITS?
The band is Legendary because the players have over 100 years of combined band experience!
Its Rhythm is self-evident as the beat of the drums and the thump of the bass bring crowds to their feet.
Bandits "borrow" from all genres of great music, including Classic Rock, Country, Soul, and Rhythm & Blues. You might even hear a drop or two of hip-hop.
The Legendary Rhythm Bandits fit into practically every venue, whether it's a Texas Honky-Tonk, a Rock 'n Roll Club, or a smoky Blues Bar. No matter where we play, The Legendary Rhythm Bandits are sure to entertain!
MARK STOKES HEART
Drums, Vocals
Mark has been Rockin' and Soulin' since he was fourteen years old. Mark's accomplishments include opening for Survivor and The Buckinghams. Mark creates the heart-beat of the band.
SID BROWN COUNTRY SOUL
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Sid loves Country music and has a passion for Soul. When Sid sings, the genres come alive!! Sid is most definitely the Country Soul of the Bandits.
GREG SHUTE EXPLOSIVE ENERGY
Key Board,Keytar,Vocals
Greg hails from the Midwest and is a veteran player from the St. Louis music scene. Greg has worked with, or played with names like, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bad Finger, Marshall Tucker, to just name a few. He has a taste for the harder edge rock n roll and a packed dance floor, but..... can change gears on a dime and go into a soft ballad that might bring a tear to your eye.br />RICK DE LUNA SPICY GROOVES
Bass Guitar, Vocals
Born in the panhandle, raised in the Bayou City, Rick de Luna
(Hook 'Em Horns!) is a veteran of the Houston music scene. Rick has worked with acts like The Pointer Sisters, Three Dog Night, Freddie Fender, Rick Trevino, Kenny Chesney, Pat Green,
Little Joe y La Familia, and more. Rick draws on his jazz, salsa, Tejano, rock, and blues roots to lay down the Spicy Grooves for
the Bandits.
HANS VAN BRACKLE CLASSIC EDGE
Lead Guitar, Vocals
Georgia grown, Louisiana seasoned. New Wave in the 80's, opened for Blondie, Culture Club, Stray Cats, and more. Hans is
an LRB founding member, and provides the Classic Edge to the Bandits.
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