33 Heads
Since the Fall of 2002, have been creating their form of for the world to enjoy. With songs ranging from heavy to laid back, punk to relaxed, grunge to garage, this band runs the gammit of guitar-based music and carries with it a knack for creating melody.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The tale of 33 Heads truly begins in the fall of 1998. Convincing U.S.M.C. to give them the opening spot for a show at the Sun Cafe, Ryan Reilly, Adrian Mann, Marc Henderson, and Steve Oswald formed the Spice Boys literally overnight -- a period of about half the band's career. Writing 30 minutes of material in an evening, the Spice Boys were comprised of Marc and Steve on vocals, Adrian on bass, and Ryan on guitar. Borrowing Uncle Sam's amps and even their guitarist as a drummer, the Spice Boys wooed the crowd so well that the houselights were turned up on them as the band barely began their finale! So was the end of the beginning and the beginning of the end for this super group.
However, fortune shined on the boys that night in the form of Rafael Flores and Bill Pekoc.The six men decided it would be in their best interest to unite as one. From this first show at the Sun Cafe, Gravid Phallus was born.
With Bill lending melody to the vocal onslaught and Ralf rounding out the guitar attack, the Phallus was quickly writing songs and preparing for the future. As fate would have it, Adrian's move to the drums kept John Raftree and Dave Hoy from joining this super group. After egos collided, Bill Pekoc joined John, Dave, and Allen Gerling to form Proudest Angel, perhaps the best metal band to ever come out of the Chicago scene.
From the ashes of GP rose 33 Heads, an occasional hobby for remaining members Ryan, Adrian, and Ralf. Playing one talent show in 2000, it would be years before music became life. However, that summer united 33 Heads and longtime friend Brian O'Callaghan on a musical level. Collaborating on a few songs, the seeds for future success were planted.
Fast-forward to Summer 2002. Home for good after 2 years in DeKalb, Ryan reunited with Ralf and Adrian, and with a little coaxing, Brian joined as a permanant and very inportant fixture to the line-up.
2005 saw the line-up go through a major change, as Adrian moved from behind the drums to become the band's lead vocalist, and Craig Sparling joined as the fifth member, rounding out the line-up with a proficiency and stage presence unmatched by any other drummer, adding another layer to the band's already intricate sound.
Contributing their broad tastes and skills into a very open-minded mix, 33 Heads has come a long way in creating a form of music that can only be titled as some kinda rock. From heavy to melodic, punk to relaxed, this band runs the gammit of guitar-based music. With catchy hooks, powerful lyrics, driving riffs, and an innate ability to create melody, 33 Heads has put a twist on Rock 'N Roll.
One listen is all it takes to be pulled in. Give 'em a listen, and you, too, shall love the Head.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We play live as often as we can. There's nothing else quite like it. All of our shows are special, and there's just not enough space here to talk about all the memories...
Your musical influences
This is a tough one...
What equipment do you use?
Everything and anything we can get our hands on!
Boss, Cool Edit Pro (now Adobe Audition), Genz-Benz & Tube Works, Gibson, Ibanez, Marshall, Peavey, Randall, Schecter, Shure, Tama, Zildjian...
Anything else?
We love our fans! 33 Heads has the most dedicated fan base out there! These people have unmatched patience and a true love for our music. We owe so much to them, and they all make this whole rock adventure completely worth it.
