The Band
Ric Wilson, Guitar / Vocals
Ric Wilson, Guitar / Vocals
Ric Wilson, Guitar / Vocals
Guitarist/vocalist Ric Wilson’s musical journey began at the age of 8, studying to play classical violin & continuing through high school. He added guitar at age 10, studying with pro guitarist/neighbor Paul Miller, (Bing Crosby, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Supremes, Paul Anka, Frank Sinatra, etc). His first paying gig happened at age 12. He continues as a performer, studio musician & teacher. He’s done countless recording sessions/performances with well known artists and has enjoyed recording for many ad agencies and their clients, (Ford F-150 trucks, Lincoln Town Car, ESPN, Shasta Soda, Well’s Fargo, Sun Micro Systems, LucasArts a division of LucasFilm Entertainment, etc). He takes pride in owning 20 vintage guitars & 31 vintage amps, using them on most sessions & performances. He was born in San Francisco and lives in Marin County, CA. His List of Artists of Association include: Booker T. Jones, Huey Lewis & the News, Narada Michael Walden, Eddie Money, Doobie Bros. members John Hartman & Keith Knudsen, Jaco Pastorious, Lisa Fisher, Tracy Chapman, David Crosby, Pete Escovedo and more.
Kevin Chew, Vocals
Ric Wilson, Guitar / Vocals
Ric Wilson, Guitar / Vocals
Kevin is a seasoned live performance and studio vocalist with experience in a cross section of classic rock, funk, soul and yes even disco bands for the past 25+ years. His touring experience includes most of the Western United States and Hawaii. He has shared the stage with artists ranging from Saga, The Producers, The Romantics, and Bon Jovi.
Kevin is honored to bring to life the power and passion of “The Who” as the lead singer of “Who Too”.
Mick Berry, Drums
Ric Wilson, Guitar / Vocals
Johnny J. Blair, Keyboards / Guitar / Vocals
Drummer Mick Berry (“A local phenom” S.F. Chronicle), has been performing his one man show Keith Moon: The Real Me to critical acclaim “An amazing solo show…Mick Berry is brilliant” (LA Music Review); “Berry’s performance is a tour de force.” (Culture Spot LA); “Visceral, vital, and viscious…unforgettable…hypnotic” (Fionna Orr, Edingurgh, Onstage Review). He is the co-author of The Drummer’s Bible, and has played with such Jazz greats as Paul Jackson Jr. (Bass player for Herbie Hancock and Headhunters); Michael Wolff; Eddie Henderson, and Craig Handy.
Johnny J. Blair, Keyboards / Guitar / Vocals
Johnny J. Blair, Keyboards / Guitar / Vocals
Johnny J. Blair, Keyboards / Guitar / Vocals
As an entertainer, recording artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Johnny J. Blair has worked with a range of acts—most prominently with Davy Jones of The Monkees (“I learned valuable stagecraft from David”). Johnny played and worked with Davy and all of The Monkees for 20 years, on recordings and international tours. Other artists Johnny has played with include David Cassidy, Mike Garson (David Bowie, Smashing Pumpkins), Buddy & Julie Miller (Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris), and Al Stewart (“Year of the Cat”). As a solo, Johnny has release full-length recordings to a global audience with his brand of
“pop music with a twist,” influenced by Americana, British Invasion rock, old school soul/r’n’b, psychedelia, and punk/new wave,. He has energized audiences around the world and was called “a white James Brown” by Brown’s legendary drummer, Clyde Stubblefield. Johnny’s current itinerary includes performing in assisted living homes for people with disabilities and dementia: “Music goes through the brain into places where math and language don’t reach. It heals, and it makes a difference.”
Johnny’s intersection with The Who includes working with Chris Andrews, a songwriting collaborator with Roger Daltrey, as well as performing with Mark Clarke, one of Daltrey’s touring bassists. Johnny says, “I’ve played the Royal Albert Hall, CBGB’s, Disney, The Fillmore, Las Vegas, Mabuhay Gardens, the Tokyo Billboard, holy temples in India, desert islands, Caribbean cruise ships, churches, prisons, garages, biker bars, and picnics, and now I’m ready to play Who.”
"Johnny is a virtuoso"--Brian Wilson
“A delightful entertainer”—earcandy.com
"Pop music with a conscience.”--Goldmine
“the Harry Houdini of rock and roll.”--Spotlight
Christopher Deppe, Bass / Vocals
Johnny J. Blair, Keyboards / Guitar / Vocals
Christopher Deppe, Bass / Vocals
His influences range from 60’s-70’s pop and rock, to mainstream and progressive rock and beyond. The Who influence came to Chris at a young age after hearing “Live At Leeds” for the first time. Chris is a classically trained contrabass artist, holding a BA from CalArts. He is equally as comfortable playing at the Troubadour in Hollywood as he is taking the stage at La Scala. Performing live is what really motivates him. Locally he’s contributed to a wide variety of projects, including engagements as an opening act for Brian Adams in San Jose, and as as a contributing member of Old Hyde Farm, a Led Zeppelin tribute band.