Artist description F5 IS A MODERN ROCK BAND THAT COMBINES THE BEST OF TODAY'S D-TUNED, GUITAR RIFFS AND DIVERSE VOCAL STYLES WITH A HINT OF THE OLD SCHOOL GUITAR SOLOS AND SCREAMING VOCALS.

Music Style Hard Rock

Musical Influences Family was the original influence. Famous acts such as: The Beatles, VanHalen, Alice 'n' Chains, Creed, Staind, Stone Temple Pilots

Similar Artists SOMEWHERE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF STAIND AND CREED, BUT UNIQUELY DIFFERENT

Artist History ABOUT FLEDFIVE: After moving from Atlanta GA, Brian and Nathan grew up in the suburbs north of Detroit, MI. They were influenced and surrounded by the musical talent of family and friends. They took mostly to the sounds of old, classic, and metal rock. The brothers formed a pact and performed in various projects, showcasing their Detroit hard rock edge. J.D. moved from California to Michigan’s West Coast as a child. He met up with Wayne Static, now singer/guitarist of metal success STATIC-X. They jammed together into their college years. J.D. still hangs out with Wayne on occasion. He has been a big inspiration. Roger was raised in the Detroit area and grew up heavily influenced by the guitar gods of the 80’s. He played with various projects throughout the years and excelled as an acoustic solo artist. Brian, Nathan, and J.D. formed Fledfive with guitarist, Josh Mollan, in 1999. They released their first independent CD, “Highest Hill” in 2001. They promoted their album with constant gigs. Josh departed in early 2002 after contributing guitar work on our second album, “Part of Me,” to songs: “Falling Down,” “Your Hero,” and “Cage.” He was an important contributor to Fledfive. Roger later complimented to the album with his skillful lead guitar work. Fledfive continues to work hard with high goals. The rock band enjoys the warmth and support of a devoted fan base, which grows by the day. F5 is very fortunate and thankful for sharing this music and experience with all of you.

Group Members BRIAN GROOMS: VOCALS, GUITARS NATHAN GROOMS: DRUMS JOHN DORER: BASS ROGER SINGLETON: LEAD GUITARS

Instruments IBANEZ, FENDER, JOHNSON, MARSHALL, AMPEG, YAMAHA

Albums 2001:Highest Hill, 2002: PART OF ME

Press Reviews Fledfive cd review/press release, Recoil Magazine, Sept 2002 By Cliff Frantz FLEDFIVE PART OF ME GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. FLEDfive remains one of the few local acts intent on keeping the guitars' studio meters in the red; from the first chord chunks of "Don't Agree" throughout this 11-song disc - the Grand Rapids four-piece's second full-length release - heavy guitars lead the way, providing a mega-strong platform for well-written songs with massive hooks. Most impressive, however, is the maturation of Brian Grooms' voice - its strength, tone and vibrato have developed immensely; vocals being the make-it-or-break-it benchmark of most bands' worth, Grooms' pro delivery will give label execs an adequate reason to keep listening long enough to hear the material. If Godsmack is selling millions, it is entirely reasonable to envision FLEDfive doing the same. PRESS RELEASE: GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, 12/06/02 By John Serba The band: FLEDFIVE Lineup: Brian Grooms (lead vocals, guitar), Nathan Grooms (drums), Roger Singleton (guitar), John Dorer (bass) Sounds like: a cross between modern rock (Creed, Alice in Chains) and traditional heavy metal (Metallica, Iron Maiden) that's not afraid to slip into a weighty groove or let 'er rip with a virtuosic guitar solo. Recorded output: Full-length albums "Part of Me" (2002) and "highest Hill" (2000) In a live setting…these guys hit you like a steel-toed kick in the pants. They don't stop moving around or interacting with fans, and when singer Grooms unleashes his voice, watch out. ..one of the "best of the best" (of the West Michigan Scene)...-John Serba, Grand Rapids Press CD REVIEW: FLEDFIVE, "PART OF ME" MUSIC REVUE MAGAZINE, By Cristi Cantle, DECEMBER 2002 Part of Me demonstrates Fledfive's musical capability with solid riffs, catchy hooks and a passion for their craft. As the follow up to 2001's Highest Hill, the new disc is proof that the band has been working diligently, even with the departure of guitarist Josh Mollan, who left before the completion of their second release. Another credit to the band is the clean recording and high quality production, which is in stark contrast to most Grand Rapids bands' "we recorded this in a toilet because we decided to buy a keg instead of studio time" demos, therefore giving a clear representation of Fledfive's sound. Key moments on the disc include crowd pleaser "Your Hero" and "Failing Eyes" which entertains the idea that new guitarist Roger Singleton was listening to Motley Crue around the time of the recording. For more info on Fledfive visit www.MP3.com/fledfive. - Cristi Cantle PRESS RELEASE: IN magazine, December 2002 By Yvonne Glasgow Fledfive is a powerful Grand Rapids band with a very strong and growing fan base. These four guys never have a lack of gigs in and out of this area. …check out this amazing rock band… PRESS RELEASE: RECOIL magazine, December 2002 By Les Jared Few bands in the now burgeoning West Michigan scene have gamered the sort of attention that Grand Rapids' Fledfive have. …(they) have released two albums and are kicking it into overdrive to try to break through. Their recently released album, Part of Me, shows the sort of promise that people once attributed to those snotty kids in Hanson-except these guys would eat those boys with tea and go out looking for more. "HIGHEST HILL" "Fledfive mixes big, distorted guitar riffs and thoughtful lyrical themes into a tight, highly effective, emotionally charged package."..John Serba, Grand Rapids Press 12-01-00 "HIGHEST HILL" "..this is heavy, distorted guitar rock with a nice array of cool riffs and tight musicianship. Double-bass drumming, pinch harmonic-flavored guitar solos, and Creed-ish vocals merge into 11 tracks that offer a good variety without losing continuity. The aggressive guitar riffs are played with nice dynamics, bringing bands like Papa Roach to mind, but not long enough to spoil anything."....Cliff Frantz, Music Revue magazine, January 2001 J

Additional Info SPECIAL THANKS TO: JEFF, , BRIAN,CHUCK, DAMON, KATE, JILL

Location Grand Rapids, MI - USA

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