We had a blast @ JV's
John - Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards
A Northern Virginia native, taught by the master himself - Link Wray (a family friend of the Van Horn’s), John got his start at age 16 playing with Link at the Wax Museum (see cover of Capitol Rock for a shot of John onstage with Link at the Wax) and the old 9:30 club in 1983/84. Through the mid ‘80s he was with several local cover bands, playing venues like the Bayou, and the Copa (now Jaxx). Known best for his distinctive lead guitar style – in the spirit of Link’s evolved “Screaming Red†sound, John has played live & recorded with artists such as Anton Fig, Lisa Taylor, Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers, and the Quicksilver Messenger Service. John is also a member of Link Wray's Raymen, where he continues to keep the spirit of Link’s sound & style alive for Link Wray fans.
Pat - Drums, Vocals
Born in the Midwest, Pat started playing drums in his grade school band. When in high school, he played in the Jazz and Stage band. In 1977, Pat moved to Northern Virginia where he met John Van Horn & Link Wray through a DC radio station, WGTB. Pat was a member of the Fender Benders, and appears with John on their CD - I've Got The Cure - and has played & recorded with The Pack, Link Wray's brother, Doug, and other area bands such as Hurricane & Four+1. Patrick is also a member of Link Wray's Raymen, and has the style and power that is essential in keeping Link’s music alive.
Jim - Bass, Vocals
A Washington-DC-born and raised bassist, Jim’s playing style is heavily influenced by the blues, Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, Motown, Bob Marley and the WHO among others. His Grandpa ‘Pop’ Viner played upright bass in the Marine Corps band. Earlier influences even include keyboard-induced pained screaming fits in church whenever the organ hit the low notes – clearly a premonition; FM rock music on DC-101 and WHFS radio, formed a big influence as well, casting his ear towards the sounds of Little Feat, Root Boy Slim, George Thorogood and Robert Gordon.
