Believe it or not, we spent days coming up with our name. Finally Elliott came up with the concept of putting something about ourselves, as well as, the power of our music in our name. After some research, we found out that the "3rd Power", was the power of possession. We all agreed that when one listens to a song, he/she is put into the mindset of the writer for however long the song plays. If the writer was sad, the listener becomes sad, and so on... We then decided to use Degree, because all three of us had College Degrees. There it is!

Yes, playing live is our strength. It took a long time for us to capture our live show on tape, in fact, we still sound better live than on any recording thus far. Although our CD "Bring Back the Love", comes close. Right now we are touring various Borders Books and Music Stores in California, it helps us to move our product, and we like the atmosphere. Our music is driven by our vocals and 3 acoustic guitars, so Borders works out great. We also will play at various Coffee Shops around L.A., in fact, we will be playing at Lucy Florences Coffee Shop in Leimert Park frequently. We opened for Rick Springfield in Mission Viejo, Ca. this pass summer, and that was great!!! Playing in front of that big of an audience is better, well as good as, making love.

Not if, "When". One doesn't fail, they just give up trying.

Rip Wright, Elliott Scott and Earl DaWayne, three best friends, decided to leave the comfort of their
Denver, Colorado home and headed straight for Los Angeles, California to further their music career.

These three artists have a love for music that bonds them together. They’ve spent years honing their
craft, learning to play various instruments, while creating songs which quickly became the sound of
IIIrd Degree.

IIIrd Degree has a uniquely creative sound and to categorize them would be a crime. After hearing the
R&B/Pop vocals and the Rock&Roll guitar solo with a jazz tempo, you would definitely have to create a
new music category for them called incredible!

All three members play, write, sing, and produce as a team, while adding their own special individual
touch.

RIP WRIGHT, known as the music man, does the music arrangements for IIIrd Degree, he was first
introduced into the music industry at age 9. Determined to be the best, Rip took 1st place in the Iowa
State Guitar Championship. Rips incredible talents come from his formal training at the Professional
Music Center of Des Moines and the Colorado Institute of Music.

ELLIOTT SCOTT, who does the vocal arrangement, is the son of an opera singer; he started in
theater, music, and the arts at an early age of 7. His incredibly flavorful vocals were definitely inherited.
Elliott can sing you a love song, pick you up with it, wrap you up in a moment, then gently set you down
and send you on your way.

EARL DaWayne, who is the executive producer for IIIrd Degree, broke into the entertainment
business loving the stage. Earl bought together his powerful vocals and his passion for acting in the
musical lead role in Godspell. Earl’s production skills began when he co-wrote, produced, and
performed the score for the critically acclaimed anti-gang film Cold Chillin’.

IIIrd Degree, has mesmerized audiences throughout the entire Western United States. They continue to
capture fans with their busy schedule, playing venues throughout the West Coast.

IIIrd Degree formula:(Heart + Soul)3 Acoustic Guitars = SUCCESS!!!
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Home Page~www.third-degree.net

Sly & the Family Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire, Lenny Kravitz, Seal, The Eagles, and Tracy Chapman.

Haven't been enough places to make that call right now.

Focus on Acoustic Guitars, and great vocal harmonies, surrounded by bass, percussion, drums, and light strings.