Artist description Ian Fleming is an L.A. native who first picked up the guitar at age 15. Ian's life has been a rollercoaster ride since the age of 3 when his mother passed away to a rare illness and his father fell into a deep depression. He has lived an interesting and turbulent life which has given him a very unique and raw approach to music. No psychic ever told him he would be rich and famous, no grand vision ever came to him in a dream. Ian creates music because he has to. No more, no less. There are no gimmicks with Ian, no bullshit. His music is real and painful and beautiful and ugly and everything in between. Just like life. Straight. No chaser. Drink up!!!

Music Style Original

Musical Influences Metallica, Run DMC, Smashing Pumpkins, Bob Marley, 2pac

Similar Artists Tom Petty, Metallica, i dunno

Group Members Ian Fleming - Vox/Guitar

Instruments Guitars, bass, drums, and voices.

Press Reviews Reminiscent of the vocals of Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, aside the music style of Matchbox 20, Ian Fleming offers a marketable collection ofmainstream rock/pop material. Mingling sedate vocals with well thought out songs and effective instrumentation, the music holds intensity; especially noted with "Crazy My Head". Ian Fleming's soft, raspy voice is soothing and sexy! One minute he is singing bluesy sadness - "you're gonna miss me when I'm gone", and the next minute he shifts his voice to a controlled but huge rock melody. Ian also plays lead guitar and looks very comfortable at this as behind the mic. The drums and bass are very original and compliment the entire sound. Standing high atop the stage IF were still able to perform in a fashion that kept the audience entertained. With the exception of the drummer the guys seemed subdued, but their serious tone fit the music and maintained an easy vibe that kept the audience at their attention the entire set. With good musicianship and songwriting abilities, Ian Fleming displays all the qualities of a sucessful rock artist. He is charismatic and has all the right stuff to grab the industry's attention. -Emily Neary, Rock City News 8/03

Location L.A., CA - USA

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