Artist description Forever stuck in the past, Phaze is one band that never fails to accurately capture the genre of sappy, catchy pop tunes with a distinctively early '60s/'70s sound.

Music Style Pop

Musical Influences Herman's Hermits, The Monkees, The Beatles, Chad and Jeremy, The Swingin' Medallions

Similar Artists Herman's Hermits, The Monkees

Artist History Phaze's roots date back to 1970 in Skokie, Illinois, when drummer Chuck Heftman and guitarist Scott Samuels formed a band to play a Monkees song at a junior high school talent show. With the addition of their sometimes roadie, "Keyboard Carl" Taibl in 1971, Jerry Minetos in '72, and bassist Ed Yep in '73, the classic Phaze lineup was complete. The band reached a pinnacle when their song "Save Niles East" was released in an effort to keep their high school from closing. The band continues to accurately reproduce the sounds of the '60's and '70's with uncanny realism.

Group Members Jerry Minetos - Vocals, Guitar Scott Samuels - Guitar, Vocals Carl Taibl - Farfisa Organ, Elka Piano Chuck Heftman - Drums Ed Yep - Bass, Vocals

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Keyboard, Drums

Location Encinitas, CA - USA

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