Don't even remember how, but Jamey and I came up with it back in 7th grade. It's now 6 years later, and it stood strong.

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About four years ago, two guys came up with a plan... Cross Pollination. Jamey Pass and Dan Bordonaro, today in 12th grade at Niagara Wheatfield High School, were merely musicians three years ago, but knew their destiny was to form a band, and shortly after came up with the name Cross Pollination. (Source for name unknown.) After quitting Middle school-band because of "Cliff" problems, and unsatisfied with his position at bass drum, Jamey decided he would continue his passion privately on set. Today he is considered by few to be the best drummer in the greater Western New York region. Dan Bordonaro on the other hand stuck with school band as a bass player, and after making the conversion to guitar, the two decided to make a search for a second guitar player, a bassist, someone to work the keys, and a singer.
The first person taken in by the "band" was Arty "Too Old" Sullivan, a long-time friend of the two, to play rhythm guitar. The next member to be sworn into CP secrecy was "Skinny" Robby Zuccari to take on the responsibility of bass guitar. Lastly, a walk on, Sean McDermott (who responded to the band's Wheatfield Tribune classified ad), later to be known as "The Muffin", joined the band to play the keys. Late in 2001, Jamey's girlfriend of the time, was expected to be the final link to the band, but because of difference in sexual preference, she was asked step down. During this time, Arty was temporarily kicked out of the band, unbeknownst to him, but was reinstated shortly there after this occurrence.
As the band entered the fresh New Year, Rob's lack of care got in the way of the band's big plans. Comments like, "he just doesn't have time to do it anymore, it's more like a chore, than the fun it's supposed to be, I think…", and "he lives on a farm, 'nuff said", were overheard from other band members. Despite this loss, the band stayed on their feet, kept strong, and replaced Rob within seconds of his departure. The new guy, Nick "Straight Thuggin" Stump had been playing bass for a mere 5 months when taken into the band, but proved worthy with the desire to be great, sporting loads of potential.
In June 2002, the band noticed Arty's desire to play diminishing. After meeting with several guitarists, Cross Pollination announced the release of long time CP guitar player, Arthur Q. Sullivan, and chose to replace him with Natalie "Nat X" Mack. Natalie had been "mackin" the guitar for about 5 years, and her experience was looked highly upon. Despite being kicked out previously in December, she struggled and struck back, but didn't fight hard enough as her company was only felt for about a month, being asked to leave the band on the note of difference in sexual preference. Shortly after this, Sean "The Muffin" McDermott, after not attending a practice in 8 months, was asked to leave the band.
To the loss of their trusty rhythm guitarist, the trio successfully wrote some songs, and everything sounded good, but they felt the music was too thin, like there still was a piece missing. Because of this feeling, Dan began posting adds on “wnymusic.com” for guitarists, while Jamey took the “right in front of your eyes” approach, as his long-time Robbin’s Ridgeview colleague, “Slick” Steve Zdzebko, was quite the player. Besides being a great guitar player, boy did Steve have the right equipment, jamming his Gibson LP Studio through his Marshall Half Stack. “Damn, he’s good”, “This kid is good”, and “Boy, is he good”, were just a few comments overheard from band members at Steve’s “good” guitar playing. Steve also had a knack for writing outstanding punk music, which added another style to the band’s, already diverse, arsenal of genres. Taken into the band in late September, the band came to the conclusion that they were almost ready to perform, but just one thing was missing - a singer.
The search for a singer would be a long haul, but it would be worth it. After trying out such talents as Steven Tyler, and Chris Cornell (who opted for the highly anticipated project, “Audioslave”, instead), they realized that what they had was right in front of them. “Dan, you should just sing”, quoted from James, is said to be the line that single handedly added the final touch to a band who’s future was bright, who’s history proved their strength, and who’s present wasn’t nearly good enough yet.
The quartet of rockers today struggle through living in the rough neighborhoods of Niagara, Cambria, Wheatfield, and Porter; they are still fighting for the stardom they all wish to achieve. Dan “the Enigma” Bordonaro, Jamey “Pink” Pass, Nick “Straight Thuggin” Stump, “Slick” Steve Zdzebko…the Myth, the Truth, the Legend… Cross Pollination.

Radiohead, Matthew Good, Our Lady Peace, Chris Carabba, Finch, Brand New, Coheed and Cambria, A Perfect Circle, Finger Eleven, Tool, Neil Young... the list could go on forever.

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Gibson, Fender, and Schecter guitars and basses. Fender, Ampeg, and Mesa amps. Boss, Digitech, and Danelectro effect units. Mapex drums. Zildian and Sabian cymbals.

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