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Pete J. - gtr/vox

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A brief background
I received my first acoustic guitar for Christmas 1969/70 and soon after purchased my first electric guitar from a friend, a Sears Silvertone with five pickups and eight switches for $5.00. We formed our first real band the’ Gods of Thunder’ in the 7th grade with some friends and played several memorable gigs. The paying gigs came along at age fifteen when I joined the Xenia based band ‘The Rolling Wheels’, a sweet band featuring local legends Suggy White and Charlie Little. My bands have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with folks like Waylon Jennings, Bellamy Brothers, McBride and the Ride, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet, Southern Rock Allstars, Outlaws, T. Graham Brown, David Allen Coe, Barbara Fairchild and most recently 80's metal band Britny Fox...
My main band influence has always been local guitar hero Harold 'Cracker' Shaw who taught me not only to master your instrument and play guitar and sing but more importantly a few simple guidelines for band longevity. #1 Just have fun. #2 never, ever burn a bridge. And #3 if you’re in this for the money, you picked the wrong career...Truer words are seldom spoken.
Some of my favorite guitarists are Brent Mason, Johnny Hiland, the late great Chet Atkins, Ray Neighbors, Willie G, James Burton and Doug Seven. A lot of my musical inspiration comes from the classic and outlaw country artists like Merle Haggard, Willie, Waylon, Conway Twitty, Hank jr. and George Jones, along with the singer songwriters like Neil Young, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, John Mellancamp, and Steve Earle and last but not least the Southern rock stylings of bands like 38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd, CDB, Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet and Marshall Tucker.
“Life’s too short. Just play music and have fun”
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My Interests


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I am currently jamming with the kicking classic rock/country/dance band the ROCKETDOGS and even find time for the occasional recording session or two.
I was a founding member of several locally and regionally successful bands including the very first 'K99 battle of the Band' winner and 'Day in the Country' opener Nuthin' Fancy, the 90's party dance band Voodoo and the party band Stereodose among others. And i also enjoyed stints in the hot 90's country band No Bull and the always popular jam band Linden Davis Group and a few others as well. My bands have played for 5 people and 50,000

I'd like to meet:

The VA/Tele Monster Mr. Brent Mason
PRS Virtuoso Mr. Johnny Hiland

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Music:

As far as music, I pretty much like it all. Classic and Southern rock, Blues, Classical, Jazz, New, Classic and Outlaw Country, Bluegrass, Alternative, Disco, Pop, Punk, Funk, Crunk, Rap, Grunge, Hair Metal, Nuwave, Ska, Power Ballads, DooWop, Motown and more.
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Movies:

My current stage gear includes: - 1979 USA Fender Strat - 1989 USA Fender Strat Plus - 1984 Gibson Explorer - Ovation acoustic - Fender Hot Rod Deville 2x12 - Hughes & Kettner Blue 15 - Line6 POD XT LIVE - Shure Beta58A/SM48 - On-Stage Stands - Seymour Duncan and EMG Pickups - Tortex Picks - Ernie Ball Strings - Bud Light

Television:

NFL, NHL, MLB, College Sports, World News, Ice Road Truckers, Comedy Central, Dwarf porn, Discovery channel, NatGeo, History International, UFC-WEC-WWE-ECW

Books:

Mostly non fiction, some technical and music stuff. Maxim, Musicians Friend and Blender rock!
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Heroes:

First, God almighty for blessing me with good health, a great family, close friends and for all that we have. Second, being a USAF veteran, my heroes are each and every member of the United States Military including the Guard and Reserves, and all of our veterans past and present. They are all truly heroes, in every sense of the word. Thank a veteran today. Support the troops, BRING 'EM HOME SOON

My Blog

NEW Rockedogs Mailing List

Whether you just wanna know when the rocketdogs are playing a gig near you, like to keep up with the band goings on, or maybe just need a shoulder to cry on ;) Sign up for the NEW rocketdogs mailing l...
Posted by Pete J. - gtr/vox on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:53:00 PST

My new practice amp is&

My new practice amp&A Hughes & Kettner Blue 15R A tiny amp with some monster sound!!!   ...
Posted by Pete J. - gtr/vox on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:08:00 PST

Rocketdogs are coming to kettering

The rocketdogs have just added another new gig/venue to the books. May 24th @ Bada-Bing lounge in Kettering, Oh. Thats about it for 2008. On to 2009 bookings. We start @ 9pm and go till 1am. This will...
Posted by Pete J. - gtr/vox on Sat, 03 May 2008 05:07:00 PST

Rocketdogs @ Troy Moose 04/05/08

Come on out and party at the Troy Moose Club with Dayton’s favorite party/dance band the rocketdogs. This event is open to the public. We start around 8pm and go till 11:30.   So call a bu...
Posted by Pete J. - gtr/vox on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:24:00 PST

Rocketdogs 02/16/08 @ Kings Point Pub

Tonight’s the night. Saturday February 16th The Rocketdogs live @ Kings Point Pub in Kettering Ohio. This will be our first show @ KPP and we would like to cordially invite each and every one of...
Posted by Pete J. - gtr/vox on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:36:00 PST

Rocketdogs Update 01-20-08

Wassup rocketdogs fans. New gigs are rolling in fast and our schedule is already more than half full for this year!  We have 10+ gigs on the books and more in t...
Posted by Pete J. - gtr/vox on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:26:00 PST

Rocketdogs @ Dowas 12/01

The Rocketdogs are coming to Wayne Lakes This Saturday, December 1stDowa's Bar and Grill 1054 Main DriveWayne Lakes, Ohio $3.00 @ the door, 21+(937) 316-6309Call a buddy bring a friend, but don't you...
Posted by Pete J. - gtr/vox on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:24:00 PST

Rocketdogs @ Upper Deck 11/17

The Rocketdogs will be tearing it up again this saturday @ the Upper Deck in Moraine. We play from 9:30p-2:00a so call a buddy, bring a friend, but dont you dare miss it.   Upper Deck Tavern...
Posted by Pete J. - gtr/vox on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 07:39:00 PST

Thx for an absolute blast

WOW, the mcguffys show Friday night was absolutely off the hook. The rocketdogs would like to thank the fine staff of McGuffys, Paul and all at Transfusion productions and everyone for coming out...
Posted by Pete J. - gtr/vox on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:37:00 PST

Rocketdogs w/Britny Fox

08/28/07 - The Rocketdogs are pleased to announce we will be opening for 80's glam metal warriors Britny Fox on Friday, October 19th 2007 @ Mcguffys House of Draft in Dayton, Ohio. http://www.my...
Posted by Pete J. - gtr/vox on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:22:00 PST