Artist description Driven is a Rock/Progressive rock band. We have released two c.d.s, Optimism Kills and Wreckage. We are an orginal band. We write, record and perform our own music. We are recording our third c.d.

Music Style Rock/Progressive Rock

Musical Influences Rush, Genesis, Kansas, Yes

Similar Artists Rush, Genesis

Artist History Driven is Jason Garbacz, Steve Lentz, and Brad Martens. Their music is characteristic of progressive rock. Time signatures, key changes, and longer than ordinary songs are common place for this band. The lyrics relate to past experiences and feelings of society. Jason Garbacz is the bassist and has played for 13 years. Steve Lentz is the guitarist and has played for 28 years and has played throughout the midwest. Brad Martens is the drummer/keyboardist and has played for 13 years. All three members of the band sing lead and back-up vocals at various times. The members of Driven joined forces in 1994 while playing together in a band with various musicians. They eventually decided to remain a three piece band and write and record their own music. They recorded their first c.d, Optimism Kills in the winter of 1998-1999. They then recorded their second c.d., Wreckage in the early part of 2000. They have had airplay on local radio shows at 101.5 WIBA FM, Madison, Wi. and The FOXX 97 in Neenah/Menasha, Wi. They have also done live radio interviews. Right now they are recording their third c.d. and will have it done soon. After it is released they hope to be gigging out. To get any of the c.d.s go to our website at www.drivenrocks.com.

Group Members Jason Garbacz- Bass guitar, Lead vocal Steve Lentz-Lead guitar, Lead vocal Brad Martens-Drums,Keyboards, and Lead vocal

Albums Optimism Kills, Wreckage

Additional Info Working on third album

Location Montello, Wi. - USA

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