Artist description First Aid is a next-generation progressive rock act, with jazz influences and a revolving line-up. They have been performing and recording for the past 18 years. Scott Jacks, keyboardist with the band since inception, is a noted solo singer/sonwriter and soundtrack composer.

Music Style Progressive Rock

Musical Influences Gentle Giant, King Crimson, Steve Hillage, UFO

Similar Artists Todd Rundgren, Brand X, early Genesis, ELP, Yes

Artist History http://www.scottjacks.com

Group Members Scott Jacks, various others

Instruments keyboards, guitars, bass, drums

Albums First Aid - Coelacanth Ale, Stumbling Boldly Forward; Scott Jacks - s/t

Press Reviews George Roldan, Prog4You.com (USA), December 12, 2001: "...a very good CD. I liked it and you will too." -- Axiom of Choice (Netherlands), January 16, 2002: "...tends to King Crimson, but friendlier..." -- Strutter Magazine, Netherlands, April 29, 2001: "FIRST AID is a Canadian band and their two CDs are filled with high quality instrumental progressive melodic rock that sounds like SAGA meets RUSH with some 80s YES influences added for the pleasure. I really like both their albums..." -- Other Reviews at http://www.music-industry.com/scott_jacks

Additional Info Scott Jacks' CD is available through Amazon.com

Location Vancouver, BC - Canada

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