Deep Puple tribute band in 1999 in LA. Even though
all the original members are gone except the guitarist
, Hiro, this band is still going strong, playing all over
California. This band recently lost their drummer,
Richard Morita, in a tragic car accident. After countless member changes, these are the current and best members,
yet.
Phil Karuchey (Vocal)
Singing and recording for 18 years.Played in LA area band such as Diessekt,Xanax,Lock,Blow and Dr Death's LoveCo. Influenced by Bon Scott,Ian Gillan,Stanley Standish. Born and lives in Southern California.
Andy Qunta (Keyboards)
Born in England. Has many years of experience as a professional musician.He was in the professional Australian band "Ice House" which won two Australian Grammys. Andy's composition "Crazy" became a US Top 15 hit. He plays with Chris Thompson from Manfred Mann's Earth Band.
Hiro (Guitar)
Born in Tokyo, Japan. Influenced by Deep Purple, Michael Schenker, Gary Moore, Pantera, Testament and more. He's in this hardcore heavy metal band, Abrasion, too.
Jim Keena (Bass)
He's been playing for 20 years in such bands as Juicebox, Bad Dog, No Biscuit, Big Green -
Also a sesion bassist and have played on a number of released CD's. "I have always loved Deep Purple since I was 10 and I heard my brothers band playing Smoke on the Water."
Frankie Munoz (Drums)
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