NICK D'VIRGILIO: LEAD VOCALS

The diverse background of this band covers a lot of musical territory, and therefore requires a very versatile singer. They found this voice in Nick D'Virgilio. Nick is currently the lead singer for the critically acclaimed progressive rock band Spock's Beard, where he also plays guitar and drums. Nick has also lent his talents to artists such as Sheryl Crow, Tears For Fears, Genesis, Manhattan Transfer, Peter Gabriel, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Debarge, Jonatha Brooke, Brand X, Eric Burdon and many others. He is a clinician for Mapex Drums and Sonic Reality, and has recorded two solo CDs and a DVD.

BERNARD PERSHEY: DRUMS

The foundation of the band is Bernie Pershey on drums. Hailing from the Midwest, Bernie found early success with Olivia Newton John's band at the height of her career. Later, Bernie moved to Chicago where he perfected his highly energized and impeccable technique with styles ranging from jazz fusion to blues, hard rock to salsa. Later, those widely varied musical skills would come in handy on countless recording sessions as well as playing on tour with Chuck Berry, Edgar Winter, Dwight Twilley, blues great Walter Trout, Eric Sardinas and others, all before being recruited into The Animals in 2001.

DAVE MEROS: BASS, VOCALS

The other half of the rhythm section is bassist Dave Meros. Dave toured for 16 years with one of the most influential bands of the British Invasion, The Animals. He has also worked with multi-platinum artists such as Bobby Kimball and Simon Phillips (Toto), Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere and The Raiders), Iron Butterfly, Sugarloaf, Gary Myrick and The Figures, Spencer Davis, Robbie Krieger (The Doors), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple) and keyboard legend Brian Auger (Oblivion Express / Trinity). He is also an original member, along with Nick, in the progressive rock band Spock's Beard, who have nine studio CDs to their credit as well as numerous live CDs and DVDs.

MARTIN GERSCHWITZ: KEYBOARDS, VOCALS

Playing keyboards is the high performance German import, Martin Gerschwitz. A classically trained pianist and violinist, Martin also had a successful rock career in Germany before heading across the Atlantic in the mid eighties to pursue the American Dream. He quickly achieved his goal, winning high profile positions with platinum recording artists Meat Loaf, Lita Ford, Vanilla Fudge, Percy Sledge, Spencer Davis, Loverboy, Eddie Van Halen, and blues great Walter Trout, all before joining The Animals in 1999. Currently, Martin is touring as keyboard player and lead singer with the group that defined the psychedelic era, Iron Butterfly. He also leads his own solo project that records and tours, with three studio CDs and a DVD to his credit.

DEAN RESTUM: GUITAR, VOCALS

On guitar is Mr. Dean Restum. Besides being a versatile guitarist, singer, and record producer, he is equally comfortable composing for film and television. You've heard his work on A&E Biography, FBI-The Untold Stories, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, Race to Space, Bounty Tracker, and jingles for Blockbuster Video and Pabst Blue Ribbon. Dean has also toured with recording artists The Fixx, Spencer Davis, art rocker Gregg Tripp, Thelma Houston, Glenn Shorrock (Little River Band), the British Rock Symphony. Also, he spent twelve years as Musical Director/Guitarist for The Animals. Dean and Bernie also have an original project called The Mustang Brothers who are currently rocking the LA club scene and who have released two CDs.

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