Razsa
Razsa is Bennie T. Rogers an electronic musician from Virginia, USA who began this musical journey in the late 80's. Razsa forged through the years creating and playing music, even landing gigs for television commercials for promoting things from News, to selling Ford vehicles. Razsa (Bennie T. Rogers) has played synthesizers and drums in a few bands over the years including Stumbling Block Offensive, Brothers in Christ, These Messages, and also performed as part of a praise band several years ago. Currently Razsa has wrapped up work on an 8th album titled "Fire Of The Phoenix" (summer '09) and is in the process of putting together another live show to promote it.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Razsa came about originally in 1988 and continued through the 1990's finding it difficult to fit into the music scene in Richmond, VA because of the Seatle grunge movement. Synths and music created then were seemed to be more underground and Razsa was not interested in that direction at the time but has forged through the years creating music even landing gigs that have aired on Television. Creating music for commercials promoting TV News, to selling Ford vehicles. Currently, Razsa has wrapped up work on an 8th album titled "Fire Of The Phoenix" (summer '09) and is in the process of putting together another live show to promote it.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes, sometimes small venues like intimate coffee houses. Playing anytime live is special.
Your musical influences
Note: The views and opinions of the musical influences listed may not reflect those of Razsa: Musical influences include: Abba, Bryan Adams, America, Bauhaus, Bee Gees, Blondie, Sarah Brightman, The Cars, Chic, Peter Criss ("The Catman," original drummer of Kiss), Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Enya, Eurythmics, The Fixx, Fleetwood Mac, Foreigner, Hall and Oates, Heart, Huey Lewis & The News, Chris Isaak, Kraftwerk, Men At Work, Metallica, Modern Talking, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Rammstein, Sade, Siouxsie Sioux, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Slim Jim Phantom (drummer of the Stray Cats), Stray Cats, Super Tramp, Wings, Gary Wright, ZZ-top. My main influence for life is Jesus Christ, my Lord, and savior, God.
What equipment do you use?
Razsa's prefers Roland synthesizers, Gretsch drums, and Zildjian Cymbals.
