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The band is based in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, UK, was formed by Fred in 1998 : initial partnership with Andy to establish the basis, idea & direction.
Fred & Andy put a core of numbers together, & then invited Mark & Neil to complete the initial format. Lead vocalist was added after a few early rehearsals.
Original vocalist left the band in December 1998, after 2 gigs, due to family circumstances, making way for Keith to complete the present line-up, which has been together since January 1999.
A few personal details:
Andy: A solid bass player: Fred & Andy knew each-other from "rival" bands during school days. Andy played in rock/blues bands several years ago, but the "Crisis" offer meant coming out of early retirement! Loves blues, live music, real ale.
Mark: Keyboards: Played with Neil & Fred in a country-rock band, just before "Crisis". A fine, skillful musician, capable of playing many styles of music. Loves rock/blues. Gives "Crisis" a real quality dimension.
Neil: Drums: Played since teenage years. Has experience in many types of bands including theatre ensembles. Favourite musicians include Fleetwood Mac, Duster Bennett, Family. Has been mates with Keith for many years (pre "Crisis"), & introduced Keith to Fred, when original vocalist left in December 1998.
Great sense of humour.
Keith: A natural and highly talented vocalist. Been singing from an early age.
Played in many established & respected bands during the '60's. Broad taste of music including, Elvis, P J Proby, Neil Diamond, Eva Cassidy, Norah Jones, & now well into modern electric blues.....Gary Moore, Walter Trout, Jonny Lang.
Fred: Has passion for guitars (obsessed?) & loves live gigs. High energy guitarist. Started aged 9, & has developed own style, after years of playing in all types of bands, from rock to strict-tempo dance bands & cabaret, but always coming back to the
blues. Favourite artists? - early influences Beatles, then Gary Moore, Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Peter Green, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Walter Trout.........
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