Member Since: 7/25/2006
Band Website: axerocks.com
Band Members:
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AXE ROCKS THE RIVER CITY BIKE RALLY ~ April 2008
with Rick Emmett/Triumph
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BOB HARRIS -Lead Vocals/Keyboard - An original member of AXE and a huge asset to this band. He is also the lead vocal and co-writer of both The Crown and AXE V recordings. Bob's powerful vocals stand out like no other and his stage presence drives the excitement and enthusiasm for the band. Formerly with FRANK ZAPPA, STEVE VAI, and WARREN ZEVON.
BRAD BANHAGEL - Guitar/Vocals - Formerly worked with BLACKFOOT (Bobby Barth, Charlie Hargrett, Greg T. Walker), as well as legendary guitarist PAT TRAVERS, and powerhouse drummer SIMON WRIGHT (AC/DC/ UFO, DIO), as well as numerous other musicians who have been an asset to Brad's music career. Brad is also co-founder and front man for EXCALIBUR. For those of you who have had the opportunity to see him perform, Brad performs with heart and soul, and truly brings out the emotion in each and every song he sings.
DAVID LANDES - "The Barbarian" - Lead Guitar/Harmony Vocals - David is from Montgomery, Texas and has had a guitar in his hands since birth. The man was born to play. David was one of the two co-founders of EXCALIBUR, a well-known Houston, Texas group that defined rock and roll for the city for two decades. He has performed alongside rock & roll greats like Pat Travers, Rick Derringer, Greg T. Walker (Blackfoot) and Simon Wright (UFO/ACDC). David plays with passion and feeling, adding so much to the sound of the music.
MICHAEL MILLSAP - Bass & Backup Vocals - Professionally, Michael has covered bass work for many bands in styles ranging from swing dance and country all the way to an Iron Maiden tribute act. He spent a weekend backing up the national gospel group “The Imperials,†played with Abi Hutcheson in her opening slot for Tracy Bird, and perhaps most notably was included in the 1998 cast of TEXAS: The Musical Drama in Palo Duro Canyon after beating out bass players all across the United States for the gig.
Michael is proficient in many styles and forms though feels most at home playing rock and progressive metal. These styles tend to lend his unorthodox approach and exciting soloing tastes a great deal more freedom. Currently he can be found living in Houston, Texas and handling bass duties for Axe.
SCOTT MISNER - Drums - Scott comes to us from Los Angeles where he honed his hard hitting style. Scott is an Honors Graduate of P.I.T. (Percussion Institute of Technology) in Hollywood, California, and he is an asset to this team with his powerful thundering on the drums. His passion for playing drums has helped to make him a well-rounded player and has performed with Otis Day and the Knights, Vibe Tribe, Dr. Martini and Nat King Cole. He has also played with the well-known Led Zeppelin tribute band, Led Zepland, as well as many others. Laying down the groove for AXE allows Scott to show his emotion and power. He is definitely a thunderhorse!!
RICK FLORES - Keyboards - The newest addition to the band and one well worth waiting for! Bio on Rick will be posted soon.
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Influences: WE'RE YOUNG, WE'RE TOUGH, WE'RE GOOD LOOKIN and WE ONLY PLAY KICK ASS ROCK & ROLL
Sounds Like:Sounds like you need to buy a CD! Though the music was written over a span of 30 years, it was way ahead of its' time. If you like the melodic rock of today's bands like Nickleback or the keyboard based 80's sounds of Styx, you're sure to like this music. The band has rich vocals and tight guitar to satisfy your ear and your heart! With 10 albums to their credit, Axe has toured with the likes of Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Scorpions, and numerous others all over the world!The earlier music like "Rock N Roll Party in the Streets" had a driving rhythm and grungy vocals that began to be popular in music that would appear in later bands. The song "Forever" is also one of the favorites, with vocals out of this world. The video for "Heat in the Streets" appeared on MTV during the 80's and still shows up on "Headbanger's Ball" to this day! Later recordings became more heavily laden with smooth keyboards and more harmonies in the vocals. Songs like "Magic in Our Eyes" hint at the true musicianship that exists in the band.The more recent "The Crown" CD finally expressed the total package that is Axe. The music speaks volumes in its' themes and the details of the music will truly impress even the most callous of critics and musicians alike.Set to tour Europe in the Fall of 2008, Axe promises to connect the audiences with the spirit of the music itself, and will cater to a vast demographic in their audience. Be sure to check out this powerhouse band!
Record Label: N.E.H. RECORDS
Type of Label: Indie