Bill Vogel
Hi, I am basically old school steeped in all kinds of music. I am a percussionist, drummer, singer, and utilize midi keyboards to get my music the way I hear it in my head. My main influences are the older R&B music and Jazz from the 60's - 70's. I do a solo gig as a percussionist via midi files, and utilize sonar- to a Roland recorder and add all vocals around it. I was drummer and singer in the group "Q" that had a top 40 hit on Epic records called Dancin' Man in the late 70's.
Do you play live?
I perform for private parties and ballroom dances as well as DJ.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
e-eyeah?!
Band History:
Late 60's early 70's with funk horn band Groove-U with Jimmy Beaumont of the Skyliners. various bands around Pittsburgh Pa area, including "Q". Also in Pittsburgh a studio musician at Jerree Studios and Audio Innovators. Left in 1980 for Houston to work with Tilt a trio: Debbie Lively keys and key bass, and awesome singer, and Ron Corb multi-instrumentalist and vocalist.
Your influences?
Stax, Motown, Sly & Family Stone, The Band, steely dan, Crackin', Ray Charles, Robert Peckman, Don Garvin, muscle shoals. My drumming influences: Greg Errico, Kenny Malone, Larry London, Earl Palmer, Jeff Porcaro, Al Jackson, Ringo, Roger Hawkins, Bernard Purdy, Benny Benjamin, Levon Helm, steve gadd. All those unknown musicians from old Atlantic records. They deserve equal recognition with the Motown funk bros.
Favorite spot?
Pittsburgh PA
Equipment used:
Pearl drums and congas, Yamaha PSR 3000 midi arranger keyboard, Roland VS 2400 recorder.
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