JASON BONHAM

Associated Acts: LED ZEPPELIN EVENING, SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE, LED ZEPPELIN

Primary Instrument: Drums

Jason Bonham grew up surrounded by rock legends, often playing drums for family friends like Jimmy Page and members of Bad Company. As the son of John Bonham, the legendary drummer of Led Zeppelin, Jason began drumming at just five years old. By 17, he joined the band Air Race, opening for acts like Queen, AC/DC, and Meat Loaf.Jason has carried on his father’s legacy, stepping in for Led Zeppelin’s first reunion in 1988 at the Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary concert and touring with Jimmy Page for the Outrider album. His own band, Bonham, released The Disregard of Timekeeping in 1989, earning a gold record for the hit "Wait for You," followed by Mad Hatter in 1992. Jason has also collaborated with icons like Paul Rodgers, Slash, Jeff Beck, and David Gilmour, earning a Grammy nomination for his work on A Tribute to Muddy Waters.In 1995, Jason represented his father during Led Zeppelin’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He later released tribute albums like In the Name of My Father – The Zepset, with proceeds benefiting charity. Jason’s career has included stints with UFO, Foreigner, and Healing Sixes, as well as a role in the film Rock Star. In 2007, he performed with Led Zeppelin at their historic O2 Arena reunion.Recently, Jason has toured with Sammy Hagar and The Circle and continues to drum for Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, keeping the music of Led Zeppelin alive for new generations.

GEORGE LYNCH

Associated Acts: LYNCH MOB, DOKKEN

Primary Instrument: GUITAR

Born on September 28, 1954, in Spokane, WA, George Lynch began playing guitar at age 10 and quickly emerged as a natural talent. After honing his skills in bands like Sergeant Rocks during his teens, he moved to Los Angeles in the late 1970s and formed The Boyz and Xciter, where his technical prowess gained attention on the L.A. club circuit. This momentum led to his breakthrough in the 1980s as the guitarist for Dokken, where his innovative playing and songwriting contributed to the band’s global success, including five hit albums and a 1989 Grammy nomination.

Following his departure from Dokken in 1989, Lynch formed Lynch Mob, releasing two acclaimed albums and touring globally. His first solo album, Sacred Groove (1993), showcased his versatility as a guitarist. After rejoining Dokken briefly in the mid-1990s for two albums and extensive touring, he returned to Lynch Mob and released Smoke This (1999), further solidifying his reputation as a guitar icon.

In the 2000s, Lynch explored diverse projects, including Wicked Underground (2003) with Jeff Pilson and a reimagining of earlier material on Revolution (2003). His work remained prolific, with highlights like the instrumental EP Legacy (2012), supergroup KXM’s debut album (2014), and the acoustic Unplugged – Live From Sugar Hill Studios (2014). Lynch is also renowned for his signature ESP Guitars, Seymour Duncan’s “Screamin’ Demon” pickups, and innovative gear like the Morley “Tripler” and Randall’s “Lynch Box.” Beyond music, he crafts custom guitars under his Mr. Scary Guitars brand and explores social issues, as seen in the 2017 film Shadow Nation. With decades of groundbreaking work, George Lynch remains one of rock’s most influential and enduring guitarists.

PAT TRAVERS

Associated Acts: PAT TRAVERS BAND

Primary Instrument: GUITAR

Pat Travers is a legendary rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his explosive playing and gritty vocals. Rising to prominence in the late 1970s, Travers delivered hard-hitting rock anthems with albums like Heat in the Street and Crash and Burn, cementing his place in the hard rock and blues-rock scene. His live performances, especially captured on the iconic Live! Go for What You Know album, showcased his electrifying energy and hits like “Boom Boom (Out Go the Lights).” Travers’ career spans decades, blending rock, blues, and jazz influences with his signature fiery style. Whether on stage or in the studio, he continues to inspire fans and guitarists alike with his raw talent and passion for music.

PETER KLETT

Associated Acts: CANDLEBOX

Primary Instrument: GUITAR

Before becoming a producer, Peter Klett was a multi Platinum rock guitarist for Seattle hard rock band Candlebox. As a resident Producer & Engineer MVK Music Group, Peter offers a wide range of recording services from producing, engineering, mixing, mastering and more. Based out of Saint Petersburg / Gulfport, FL, Peter owns & manages City Sessions Sound studio, where artists have the ability to visit and work with Peter in the studio to produce music that fit their needs. Peter has worked with a wide variety of artists & bands and brings his experience as a seasoned touring rock artist / guitarist and songwriter to the studio.

STET HOWLAND

Associated Acts: WASP, METAL CHURCH

Primary Instrument: DRUMS

Stet Howland is a powerhouse drummer best known for his high-energy performances and dynamic style. Rising to fame as a member of W.A.S.P. in the late 1980s, Howland played on several of their quintessential albums, including The Crimson Idol and Still Not Black Enough, solidifying his reputation as a hard-hitting and versatile musician. Throughout his career, Howland has worked with numerous rock and metal acts, including Lita Ford, Metal Church, and Temple of Brutality, showcasing his adaptability across genres. Known for his thunderous drumming and engaging stage presence, Howland remains a celebrated figure in the world of hard rock and heavy metal.

QUEENSRŸCHE

ALL 5 MEMBERS APPEARING: TODD LATORRE, MICHAEL WILTON, EDDIE JACKSON, MIKE STONE, CASEY GRILLO

Queensrÿche first burst onto the music scene in 1982 with the release of their self-titled 4 song EP “Queensrÿche”. They very quickly gained international recognition and performed to sold out audiences around the world. With the follow up first full length album “The Warning” in 1984, and the ground breaking 1986 release of “Rage For Order”, Queensrÿche continued to prove their worldwide dominance as one of the most respected and creative bands of the 80’s. In 1988 the band turned out yet another monumental album “Operation: Mindcrime”, which would go on to become one of the TOP 10 best selling concepts records of all time, and set the stage for continued sold out performances around the world. With the release of the critically acclaimed and commercially successful “Empire” in 1991, the band earned multiple Grammy Award nominations and won the MTV “viewers choice” award for the #1 chart topping hit “Silent Lucidity”. During the next ten years, the band continued to release albums and tour the world to sold out audiences. Queensrÿche has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and have continued to break new ground and push their creative process.

The band’s name is uttered in the same breath as many of the groups they looked to as influences and others who arose as peers. Queensrÿche built a dedicated legion of fans traveling the globe on tour with fellow rock giants like Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Judas Priest, and Def Leppard. In recent years, they’ve consistently delivered high-octane live shows combining the hungry fire of a new band with the tempered experience of master showmen. Even with eleven gold and platinum plaques and several Top 10 hard rock anthems woven into the very fiber of the genre, Queensrÿche won’t relent. In fact, they’re in the throes of a jaw-dropping creative resurgence. .

Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal

Associated Acts: Guns N' Roses, Asia, Sons of Apollo

Primary Instrument: Guitar

Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal is an award-winning vocalist, songwriter, producer, and world-renowned guitar virtuoso, with over 30 years of releasing music, playing international festivals and headlining tours, and gracing magazine covers as a solo artist. Lead guitarist of progressive metal group Whom Gods Destroy (with Derek Sherinian, Dino Jelusick, Yas Nomura and Bruno Valverde), Bumblefoot's band credits include lead singer and guitarist of the legendary progressive rock band Asia (2019, with Geoff Downes, Carl Palmer, Steve Howe and Billy Sherwood), guitarist of progressive rock band Sons Of Apollo (2017 - 2022, with Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian, Billy Sheehan and Jeff Scott Soto) and rock group Art Of Anarchy (2011 - 2024, formerly including STP/Velvet Revolver vocalist Scott Weiland, Creed vocalist Scott Stapp and Disturbed bassist John Moyer).

As lead guitarist of Guns N' Roses (2006 - 2014), Bumblefoot toured sold-out shows all over the world, headlining festivals with crowds up to 150,000. Bumblefoot's unique 'fretless guitar' can be heard throughout Guns N' Roses' 2008 Chinese Democracy album. Bumblefoot is also an accomplished composer whose music is often heard in TV, film and video games, including the theme song to VH1's "That Metal Show."

BRITT LIGHTNING

Associated Acts: Vixen, CAMP MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Primary Instrument: Guitar

Britt Lightning is the lead guitarist for the legendary 80's rock band Vixen. From 2015 to 2016 Britt played guitar for Rachel Platten, performing live at festivals and on national TV shows promoting the single "Fight Song", which charted at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Britt performed live on Good Morning America, the Today Show, Live with Kelly and Michael, VH1, the Teen Choice Awards, Nickelodeon, and performed on the 2016 finale of America's Got Talent, which took place at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall. Britt also performed on Live with Kelly and Michael with Jason Derulo to promote his new album “Tattoos”.  

 From 2012-2015 Britt performed for 18-time Grammy Award winning artist Alejandro Sanz in his stadium / arena-level world tour. Britt is featured in Sanz’s "La Musica No Se Toca – En Vivo" CD / DVD. Britt joined Sanz at the 2013 Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas performing the single “No Me Compares”, and performed with the band at prestigious festivals, venues and international TV specials. 

 Recently Britt recorded with Alejandra Guzman, an iconic Latin artist who has sold over 30 million records, on her latest live album and DVD, "Live at the Roxy", due to be released later this year. 

 Labeled the “Closer” by Lady Gaga, Britt has followed her dreams by striving to grow and evolve as a musician and simultaneously earned a degree in Music Business from Northeastern University graduating Summa Cum Laude, and continued her education at Berklee School of Music. 

 Britt continues to tour with Vixen while working on their upcoming studio album. Catch her on the road this summer, tour dates can be found at www.brittlightning.com.

Derek St Holmes

Associated Acts: Ted Nugent, The Derek St. Holmes Band

Primary Instrument: Guitar, Vocals

It all began in 1974 when St. Holmes’ band Scott opened a gig for Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes. Nugent was making a name for himself around the Midwestern portion of the United States, but thus far had been unable to take his music to the next level. After seeing, and hearing, the young St. Holmes on stage, he knew what was missing and invited Derek to join his band. Derek brought a strong set of pipes, solid musicianship and songwriting skills to Nugent’s music, and in March of 1975 the world was introduced to him via Nugent’s self-titled debut album.

While it was Nugent slinging down the guitar licks, it was Derek’s voice all over FM radio singing the soon to be classics “Stranglehold,” “Stormtroopin” and “Just What the Doctor Ordered.” In addition, Derek wrote, arranged and sang the classic tune “Hey Baby.” Derek quickly became regarded as one of the best voices on the international rock scene, all at the tender age of 22 years old. Nugent and St. Holmes continued their winning combination for three more iconic albums, Free for All in 1976, Cat Scratch Fever in 1977 and Double Live Gonzo in 1978.

St. Holmes left the band and formed St. Paradise with ex-Nugent bassist Rob Grange in 1979, releasing one album. St. Paradise never took off as hoped, but the in-demand St. Holmes quickly teamed up with Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford to form Whitford/St. Holmes. In 1981, they released the album Whitford/St. Holmes, which was produced by the legendary Tom Allom (Judas Priest, Krokus, Def Leppard, Loverboy). The album was well received and remains a cult classic to this day.

In 1984, St. Holmes lent his vocal skills to German guitarist Michael Schenker’s band, MSG, on the album Built to Destroy. Derek also continued his on again/off again relationship with Nugent in both the 1980s, and ‘90s, co-writing several songs on Ted’s comeback album Spirit of Wild in 1996.

After years of Nugent fans begging Ted for Derek’s return, St. Holmes was invited by the Motor City Madman in 2011 to once again take his place on the Nugent stage. Derek appeared on Nugent’s 2014 album Shut Up&Jam, singing the tune “Everything Matters.”

In 2015, Derek wrote and recorded new music with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Brad Whitford and released the long awaited follow up to 1981’s Whitford/St. Holmes album. The Reunion album prompted a 2016 summer tour with the band WhiteSnake.

Derek is presently playing solo on a variety of Blues Tours and traveling with his own band, The Derek St. Holmes Band.

VINNY APPICE

Associated Acts: BLACK SABBATH,DIO,

Primary Instrument: Drums

 

Vinny has created the rhythm and power (live and in the studio) for the music of DIO, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, WWIII, Axis, Rick Derringer, John Lennon and more. He has co-written and recorded songs on over 25 albums including many multi-platinum records. Vinny has toured the world for over 20 years selling millions of records. His unique and powerful drumming style can also be heard on numerous movie soundtracks including; Wayne's World 2, Heavy Metal, Iron Eagle and Bedazzled. He has authored an instruction drumming book and DVD, and has performed incredible powerhouse drum clinics around the world.