Rock Camp Artist:

Teddy "ZIG ZAG" Andreadis

Associated Acts: Guns N' Roses, Alice Cooper, The Boxmasters

Primary Instrument: Keyboard

Teddy (Zig Zag) has gained a reputation as a rock-solid keyboardist, a wailing harmonica player, a soulful singer, B3 player and an insightful musical arranger.

Teddy has toured and shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music, including: Carole King, Guns 'n' Roses, Roger Daltrey, Jeff Skunk Baxter, Alice Cooper, Slash, Nikki Sixx, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, BB King and Michael Jackson.

He also appears on the Guns 'n' Roses "Use Your Illusion" Live 2-DVD set, and most recently played on Velvet Revolver's latest CD. Teddy's own CD, "Innocent Loser," was received with wide acclaim.

He continues to tour with the greats and conducts a weekly jam session in Hollywood at the Baked Potato with his band The Screaming Cocktail Hour. Teddy has been part of Billy Bob Thornton's THE BOXMASTERS for the past 12 years.

DAVID ELLEFSON

Associated Acts: MEGADETH

Primary Instrument: Bass

From humble farm roots in rural Minnesota, David Ellefson has come a long way, literally and figuratively, to conquering stages around the World as bassist of thrash metal titans MEGADETH. Revered for his unique, hard-hitting playing style, and unwavering dedication to his musical craft, Ellefson has woven a vast professional tapesty as a bassist, songwriter, record producer, clinician and author. As a member of MEGADETH, he has been awarded 10 Grammy nominations, countless gold & platinum records and toured the world for the better part of 3 decades. In addition to Megadeth, David has lent his playing and writing abilities to several other recording and touring projects including Soulfly, F5, Temple of Brutality, Altitudes and Attitude (With Frank Bello of Anthrax) and Metal Allegiance, the "supergroup" formed by Mark Menghi with David, Mike Portnoy, and Alex Skolnick who released their eponymous debut in 2015 on Nuclear Blast. Ellefson who holds a Bachelor's degree in business marketing and continues to lecture on a variety of music and business related topics, has also ventured out into other related forays, as president of record label EMP Label Group (Ellefson Music Productions), and with his own coffee brand Ellefson Coffee Co.

ALICE COOPER

Associated Acts: SOLO ARTIST

Primary Instrument: VOCALS

Alice Cooper is a pioneering rock icon known for his theatrical stage shows, dark humor, and signature blend of shock rock and heavy metal. Rising to fame in the early 1970s with hits like “School’s Out,” “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” and “I’m Eighteen,” Cooper revolutionized live performance with his use of elaborate props, makeup, and storytelling. With a career spanning over five decades, he has sold millions of albums worldwide and earned his place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Beyond music, Cooper is also a successful actor, radio host, and avid golfer, known for his philanthropy and enduring influence on rock culture.

ROB HALFORD

Associated Acts: JUDAS PRIEST

Primary Instrument: VOCALS

Rob Halford is the legendary lead vocalist of Judas Priest and one of the most iconic figures in heavy metal history. Known as the "Metal God," Halford is celebrated for his powerful voice, wide vocal range, and electrifying stage presence. Since joining Judas Priest in the 1970s, he has helped define the sound and image of heavy metal with classics like “Breaking the Law,” “Painkiller,” and “Living After Midnight.” A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Halford remains a trailblazer and inspiration to generations of metal fans and musicians worldwide.

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."

Jean Beauvoir

Associated Acts: The Plasmatics

Primary Instrument: Guitar, Vocals

Jean Beauvoir, born in Chicago to Haitian parents, began his music career early, transitioning from drums to bass and vocals as a teenager. Discovered at 15, he became musical director for Gary U.S. Bonds and later joined The Flamingos, touring the U.S. during the Dick Clark revival era. Moving to New York during the punk explosion, he joined The Plasmatics, gaining fame for their rebellious style and his iconic blonde Mohawk, which became a cultural touchstone. After leaving The Plasmatics, Beauvoir declined offers from Prince and Billy Idol to pursue a solo career, eventually joining Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul. His debut solo album, Drums Along the Mohawk (1985), showcased his talent, with the track "Feel the Heat" featured in Sylvester Stallone's Cobra. The song became a global hit, solidifying Beauvoir's reputation. Beauvoir later founded Voodoo X and collaborated with artists like Kiss, Ramones, and Lionel Richie. His bands Crown of Thorns and Voodoo X achieved significant international success, and he sold over 40 million records as an artist, producer, and songwriter. Beauvoir's music has appeared in major films, including Pet Sematary and School of Rock, and he contributed to musicals and international TV shows. In 2022, he released his memoir, Bet My Soul on Rock 'n' Roll: Diary of a Black Punk Icon, and is working on a documentary. A philanthropist, he founded the Beauvoir Haiti Foundation to support his native country. Over his career, Beauvoir has collaborated with music legends, appeared on over 500 albums, and continues to influence the industry through his artistry and humanitarian efforts.

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.