Artist description Northern California, solo songwriter/singer/recording artist, who plays an eclectic mix of soulful rock. Acoustic/electric combinations with meaningful lyrics and solid arrangements.

Music Style Soulful melodic rock, classic rock, AAA

Musical Influences Beatles, Stones, Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Roger Waters, Neil Young, Tom Petty

Similar Artists Beatles, Talking heads, Bob Geldolf, Pink Floyd, Ian Hunter

Artist History Writing and recording (home studio) original songs since 1978. Recorded debut full length CD "Lost Babies" in Hollywood, CA at Cazador, completing the effort in November 1999. Recorded second effort "Open Channel" in Campbell, CA at Final Mix and releasing the album December 2001. Both CDs are availble at CD Baby and other secure on line outlets. Currently performing acoustic versions of the songs from both CDs as a three piece group.

Group Members Lost Babies: Slyder, Jimmy Hunter, Jimmy Khoury and Chloe White. Open Channel: Slyder, Mike Christofilis, Ray Chavez, Robert Bombino, Wayne Rahn, Don Budd and Michele Budd

Instruments Acoustic and electric guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, harmonica, vocals and percussion.

Albums Lost Babies (1999 Slydersongs Limited) & Open Channel (2001 Slydersongs Limited)

Press Reviews California solo artist writes old-fashioned, no-frills rock. Electric/acoustic combinations, wise vocals and simple riffs reveal the content personality of a man who takes what life gives him. - Doug Russell, Listen.com

Location San Jose, CA - USA

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