Richard  G Ely
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ABOUT

multi-instrumentalist/seasoned solo artist/strong vocals - interested in playing with musicians with similar influences. Competence is as follows: 1.lead vocals 2.lead guitar (Blues, rock, some jazz: esp. Carlton/Ritenour) 3. keyboard/synthesizers.

Screen name:
Richard G Ely
Member since:
Mar 28 2009
Active within 2 weeks
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years playing music:
30
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
1 night a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

mostly British blues/rock
Guitar: Hank Marvin, Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Rory Gallagher, Ted Turner, Andy Powell, Steve Marriot,Peter Frampton,Mark Knopfler.
Vocals : everything from above guitar vocalists back to Beatles, Stones, David Bowie through Scott Walker, Bee Gees.
Lead Vocals: Scott Walker; Justin Hayward; Peter Cetera, Elton John, Billy Joel, Stevie Winwood, Graham Nash
Harmony: Don & Phil Everly,Simon & Garfunkel, Hollies, Association, Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills & Nash.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:
Expert
Vocalist - Baritone:
Expert
Vocalist - Tenor:
Expert
Rhythm Guitar:
Expert
Lead Guitar:
Expert
Bass Guitar:
Expert
Acoustic Guitar:
Advanced
Drums:
Advanced
Other Percussion:
Advanced
Keyboard:
Advanced
Piano:
Advanced
Harmonica:
Moderate
Dobro:
Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Roland keyboards
Strat
Behringer Mixer
Boss V E 2
Fender acoustic-electric 12 string and 6 string

MUSIC