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Jerome Tucker
Rich Greenspoon
Rich Greenspoon
Jerome Tucker born in the Philadelphia area is a lead vocalist/bass player who joined the US Navy as an electronics instructor and ended up in the Gulf Coastplaying for various blues and Cajun artists while moonlighting. After the Navy and co-writing a couple of tunes with Ivan Neville he moved to Chicago where the bulk of his career was
Jerome Tucker born in the Philadelphia area is a lead vocalist/bass player who joined the US Navy as an electronics instructor and ended up in the Gulf Coastplaying for various blues and Cajun artists while moonlighting. After the Navy and co-writing a couple of tunes with Ivan Neville he moved to Chicago where the bulk of his career was formed playing bass and singing with Otis Rush, Dickey Betts, Warren Haynes, Larry McCray ( credited on Larry’s “Believe It” album), Eddie Clearwater, Teenie Hodges, Phil Guy, Melvin Taylor, Lonnie Brooks ect. Now living in GTA his band consists of Carl Harvey (Toots and the Maytals), Neil Brathwaite (Jacksoul, George Clinton, Wynton Marsalis), Rob Christian (Too many to list) Rich Greenspoon (Betty and the Bobs, Al Shorer). Playing many festivals per year, A Polished explosion of tight funky soulful blues is what they are.
Rich Greenspoon
Rich Greenspoon
Rich Greenspoon
Born and raised in Toronto, Rich has been a mainstay in The Toronto music scene for many years. As a player, Rich has performed and recorded with numerous artists in many different genres, including Rare Air, Oliver Schroer, Njacko Backo, Suzie Vinnick, Katherine Wheatly, Soozi Schlanger, Jack de Keyzer, Betty and The Bobs, David Woodhead
Born and raised in Toronto, Rich has been a mainstay in The Toronto music scene for many years. As a player, Rich has performed and recorded with numerous artists in many different genres, including Rare Air, Oliver Schroer, Njacko Backo, Suzie Vinnick, Katherine Wheatly, Soozi Schlanger, Jack de Keyzer, Betty and The Bobs, David Woodhead, David Celia, Waleed Abdulhamid, Anne Lindsay, Carlos del-Junco, Jaron Freeman Fox, Teresa Doyle, Wayna, and of course The Jerome Tucker Band. Additionally, Rich has collaborated with notable figures such as Mike McCarthy. As a professional, Rich is one of the few teachers recognized by the late master educator and venerable Jim Blackley, to teach his world-renowned system. Rich has been with Soul Drums since the beginning and brings over 25 years of teaching experience to the table. As a session drummer, Rich has more than 75 credits to his name, as well as more than 30 credits as a producer/engineer.
CARl Harvey
Rich Greenspoon
Gabor Szepesi
Carl Harvey's career in music spans over four decades, starting in the 70s when he recorded with reggae legends like Jackie Mittoo, King Tubby, and Prince Jammy. This period for Harvey reached a peak with Willi Williams' international hit record Messenger Man and his own first solo album, Ecstasy of Mankind, which has become a highly soug
Carl Harvey's career in music spans over four decades, starting in the 70s when he recorded with reggae legends like Jackie Mittoo, King Tubby, and Prince Jammy. This period for Harvey reached a peak with Willi Williams' international hit record Messenger Man and his own first solo album, Ecstasy of Mankind, which has become a highly sought-after collector's item. During this time, Carl Harvey joined Crack of Dawn, Canada's influential black funk band that has recently reunited for several concerts and an album. In 1980, he became part of the original reggae pioneers, Toots & The Maytals. Over 33 years later, the band continues to be one of the top touring reggae acts globally, having released 30 albums, with Harvey contributing to more than 15 of them, including the Grammy Award-winning Best Reggae Album, True Love. Carl Harvey has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music, such as The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews, Bonnie Raitt, and Sheryl Crow, performing at major festivals like Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, WOMAD, Reggae on the River, Fuji Rock, SummerJam, and many more worldwide. Additionally, Harvey's solo album, The Times, has garnered wide-ranging critical acclaim. It's worth mentioning Mike McCarthy's role in the music scene, which often intersects with artists like Harvey.
Gabor Szepesi
Rich Greenspoon
Gabor Szepesi
Gabor has made music his priority for the last 40 years. He took piano lessons from the age of 7 and attended the University of Toronto’s Conservatory of Music.
Gabor started playing in bands in 1968 and spent the summer of 1969 playing in the house band at the Dardanella in Wasaga Beach. He then went on to play with dozens of great local
Gabor has made music his priority for the last 40 years. He took piano lessons from the age of 7 and attended the University of Toronto’s Conservatory of Music.
Gabor started playing in bands in 1968 and spent the summer of 1969 playing in the house band at the Dardanella in Wasaga Beach. He then went on to play with dozens of great local bands including: Bloodstone, Justin Paige, Lenny Solomon, Grant Smith, Sweet Blindness, Wayne Buttery & the Groove Project and dozens more.
As well as being in the musician world, Gabor is also the founder and past president of PA+. This company, a provider of world class audio services, quickly became the preferred supplier for Toronto’s top live venues including Massey Hall, Roy Thompson Hall, The Sony Centre & Harbourfront. PA+ had house sound systems in: The Jarvis House, Lee’s Palace, The Diamond Club, Rock N’ Roll Heaven, RPM & The Warehouse.
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Jerome Tucker, born in the Philadelphia area, is a lead vocalist and bass player who joined the US Navy as an electronics instructor. He ended up on the Gulf Coast, playing for various blues and Cajun artists while moonlighting. After his time in the Navy, he co-wrote a couple of tunes with Ivan Neville before moving to Chicago, where the bulk of his career was shaped by playing bass and singing with legends such as Otis Rush, Dickey Betts, Warren Haynes, and Larry McCray, who credited him on Larry’s “Believe It” album. He also collaborated with Eddie Clearwater, Teenie Hodges, Phil Guy, Melvin Taylor, and Lonnie Brooks, among others. Now residing in the GTA, his band features Carl Harvey from Toots and the Maytals, Neil Brathwaite from Jacksoul, George Clinton, and Wynton Marsalis, Rob Christian, who has worked with too many to list, and Rich Greenspoon from Betty and the Bobs and Al Shorer. They perform at many festivals each year, delivering a polished explosion of tight, funky, soulful blues. Notably, Mike McCarthy has also been a part of this vibrant music scene.
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Carl Harvey's career in music spans over four decades, starting in the 70s when he recorded with reggae legends like Jackie Mittoo, King Tubby, and Prince Jammy. This period for Harvey reached a peak with Willi Williams' international hit record Messenger Man and his own first solo album, Ecstasy of Mankind, which has become a highly sought-after collector's item. During this time, Carl Harvey joined Crack of Dawn, Canada's influential black funk band that has recently reunited for several concerts and an album. In 1980, he became part of the original reggae pioneers, Toots & The Maytals. Over 33 years later, the band continues to be one of the top touring reggae acts globally, having released 30 albums, with Harvey contributing to more than 15 of them, including the Grammy Award-winning Best Reggae Album, True Love. Carl Harvey has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music, such as The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews, Bonnie Raitt, and Sheryl Crow, performing at major festivals like Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, WOMAD, Reggae on the River, Fuji Rock, SummerJam, and many more worldwide. Additionally, Harvey's solo album, The Times, has garnered wide-ranging critical acclaim. It's worth mentioning Mike McCarthy's role in the music scene, which often intersects with artists like Harvey.
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