Artist description The infectious grooving sounds of Detroit's legendary rock reggae sensations The ProcessŪ are making believers of the masses with their blend of high energy rock and the grooving warmth and passion of reggae. The ProcessŪ catalog of recordings crosses barriers and breaks down stereotypes that will keep even the most discriminating listener interested. One reviewer called the groups live performance " a raging sea of sound." Crowds across the country can hardly believe these masters of Rasta madness hail from the motor city.. At larger venues fans are treated to a full blown stage show including lights, smoke, processed 35mm film footage on video walls, props, costumes and an all out visual and musical assault. On a mission to fight ignorance, apathy and social retardation,The Process has been at the center of attention and controversy ,while breaking new ground with their uncompromising attitude and performances. Do someone you love a favor... GET PROCESSED!!

Music Style Rock, Reggae, Metal, Dub, Industrial, Punk, Funk, Groove, Electronic

Musical Influences Rock and Reggae

Artist History The raging existance of The ProcessŪ began brewing in 1989 by co-founders David Asher (vocals) and Garrick Owen (guitar),school pals looking to harness their intense creativity and yearning for a just and peaceful world. Soon after the groups inception, Bill Heffelfinger (bassist and programmer)added his profound skills to the group. A new addition is former P-Funk All Star Gabe Gonzalez who adds his powerhouse drumming to THE PROCESS arsenal!

Group Members David Asher, Garrick Owen, Bill Heffelfinger, Gabe Gonzalez

Instruments Gibson, Fender guitars, Pearl Drums, Korg 01W, Chapman Stick Bass, Gabe Gonzalez uses Axis, Silverfox and Pintech Percussion

Albums Mystery Babylon, Baldhead Vex, Dub Instructor, Craven Dog, LIve In Los Angeles, Paraphernaila Vol. 1, Blood and Bones, Legacy: Live! Pop O.D.(The Songs of Iggy Pop) Compilation, Various Artists, Motor CD: Various Artists 2003 Detroit Music Awards Compilation.

Press Reviews "A seamless fusion of styles, merging into a coherent whole-The Process fuses a fierce pop-friendly sound with rootical reggae vibes to create an ear-pleasing, soul-satisfying mix." Roger Steffens, The Beat. High Times 25th anniversary POT 25. Guitar Player Magazine Oct.95 "lick of the month". Saginaw News cover story Dec. 96 Jam Rag Magazine April 95 Cover Story. Review Magazine August 96 Cover story. Metro Times- May 99 Nominated "Best rock/industrial group", "World group deserving wider recognition" ASCAP special awards,98,99,2000,01. Nominated "Outstanding World Group" 2000 Detroit Music Awards. Bay City Times January 2000 feature story. The Scene June 2000 Feature story. The Saginaw News "Hot Ticket" 2000 Cover Story. Review magazine 2001 cover story. 2001 ASCAP "PLAYBACK" Feature story Nominated "Outstanding World Recording", "Outstanding Reggae Group",Outstanding World Vocalist", Outstanding World Songwriter", 2003 DETROIT MUSIC AWARDS. "Best Group Video" 2002 Bay Area Review Music Awards. July 2002 REVIEW MAGAZINE COVER STORY. Nominated "Best Original Band","Best Alternative Band","Band Deserving Wider Recognition","Best Band Website" 2003 REVIEW MAGAZINE AWARDS.The newest studio album by THE PROCESSŪ "BLOOD AND BONES" was just reviewed in the international music magazine "THE BEAT"! READ CHUCK FOSTER'S REVIEW BELOW: Title: Best and the Brightest by Chuck Foster Heavy metal meets reggae on the debut release of THE PROCESS called BLOOD AND BONES (The Process). A flair for the dramatic grafts Freddy Mercury-style vocals, Police-era reggae and rootical lyrics into a sound not quite like any of the influences, or anything else you've ever heard for that matter. More pop or rock than reggae in sound, the songs, when their surface is scratched, aren't pop or rock at all--an interesting amalgam of influences that forges a sound straddling the world of hard rock and reggae the way Bad Brains straddled reggae and punk. If the elements seem inherently exclusive you might want to pass but if you're musically adventurous you might witness here the birth of a new style--perhaps the "dreadbanger" will be the wave of the future? (www.theprocessonline.com) Chuck Foster's comprehensive "Reggae Update" column has appeared in The Beat since 1989. He hosts "Reggae Central" on KPFK-FM in Los Angeles, and is the author of Roots Rock Reggae published by Billboard Books.

Additional Info Check out THE PROCESSŪ ONLINE STORE for T-Shirts, Hats and More!

Location Saginaw, Mi - USA

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