INU
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Stop iT Stop iT
An acoustic and vocal only song that calls for world wide change. Written as a response to all the terror attacks and senseless waste of life around the world.
We are a four piece Rock and Roll band. Ed: guitars and vocals, Robby: Bass guitar and vocals, Reed: drums and vocals, Robert: lead vocals
For more info and recent gigs go to our website at: INUROCKS.COMBand/artist history
Reed: Drummer/Vocals
I've been drumming for 20 years; but, what's more important is the number of quality practice hours within those years. I noticed the most significant improvements in my abilities under the instruction of Mr. Dennis Johnson while touring with Southwind Drum & Bugle Corps in '82 and '83. Drum Corps musicians are some of the best non-professional musicians in the world and this is where I came to the realization that class study is, by far, better than private lessons. During this time, Dennis Johnson, who is currently the Band Director of Robert E. Lee High School, introduced me to advanced technical rhythms and showed me how to practice for improvement. Mr. Johnson is an exceptional percussionist, drummer, musician, and a very demanding instructor.
I joined the Air Force in '84. While waiting to enter active duty, Samuel Frederick, the Percussion Instructor at Troy State University invited me to play with the Troy State University band. My first duty station in the Air Force ended up being close enough to Troy to allow me to continue performing with Troy's band for the next five years. Troy State University has one of the best music departments in the South and I expanded my technical arsenal and "chops" while learning from and playing with Samuel Frederick.
In 1989, I auditioned and entered the Air Force band at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, where I played percussion instruments in the concert band and drumset in the rock band with some very talented professional musicians.
Here's some achievements and events I've picked up along the way:
High School
Percussion section leader - three years
15 medals for solos & ensembles, including two all-state competitions and one Alabama Honor Band
Jazz band drummer
1982 - Auditioned for Southwind Drum & Bugle Corps, Montgomery, Alabama, where I toured almost every eastern state and Canada competing against other Drum Corps almost everyday of the summer ending with the World Championships in Montreal in August.
1983 - Southwind Drum & Bugle Corps Drum Section Leader
After High School
Taught several high school summer band camps in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia
Taught private lessons to high school and college students
Performed with Troy State University's band for five years ('84 - '88) while on active duty in the Air Force
Performed for President Bush twice (once with Troy's band; once with the Air Force band)
Attended the 1988 Percussive Arts Society International Convention in San Antonio, Texas which had clinics from longtime great drumming professionals (Joe Morello, Jim Chapin, Alex Acuna, Peter Erskine, Chester Thompson and Vinnie Calliuta).
Received letters of praise from Alabama Governor George Wallace and Dr. John M. Long, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences at Troy State University, who was also the President of the American Bandmasters Association.
1989 - won first place in the instrumental solo category at the Tactical Air Command talent contest (drumset solo). From there, went on to compete at the USAF Worldwide contest.
1989 - selected to tour with the Air Force entertainment group Tops In Blue at the USAF Worldwide talent contest.
1989 - selected as one of the Outstanding Young Men of America for volunteer work with high school and college bands, American Red Cross, and Special Olympics.
1990 - Auditioned and accepted into the USAF Military Airlift Command Band where I played percussion accessory instruments in the concert band and drumset in the rock band until mid-1992.
- Been playing with iNu for the past 3 years
- Performed with Bruce Willis on Sep 24, 2003 LINK: http://inurocks.com/images/Bruce%20Willis/photos.htm
- Concert percussionist with the Capitol Sounds Concert Band (2001 - 2003)
- Drummer for the Maxwell Dixieland Jazz Band in 2003
ED:Lead Guitar/Vocals
My influences have been wide Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, Page, John Kay, Pat Travers, Robin Trower, Randy Roads, Eddie VanHalen, David Gilmore there are so many the list could go on for ever.
I started playing guitar at age 6.
Along the way I had many wonderful people help me and teach me new things but again the list would be to long. Thanks to all of them.
At age 12 my family moved from Titusville to Jacksonville Fl.
I started doing talent shows at school and played for many of my friends.
At 14 I joined a local teen band and did performances for school dances and the Jacksonville Policeman's Ball.
At 16 I Started the band Gravity Fall with Randy Roberts and Pat Hague. We went into the studio and Recorded some of our originals. We won second place at the Greater Jacksonville WAPE battel of the bands.We received a good amount of local air play from that.
At 18 I Started "H.P. Bone" We performed at a few parties and outdoor events.
At 20 I joined Phoenix and played extensively in the Florida and southeastern area. We recorded several original songs and received good air play for quite some time. I did openings for the Johnny VanZant band. Played the North Florida festival, Jax. beach pavilion summerfest and many other large venues. Worked with Mike Kenerman as our manager. Had some flirtation with record labels.
Started iNu in 2001 the band went thru may changes of personnel to get to the solid line up we have now. We are working to get our originals down and hope to have a CD out soon. I have high hopes for this group the talent is large with a wide range of influences to draw from.
Robert: Lead Singer
(1990) Lead Singer for Backstreet Shayla, Tallassee,AL
(1991-present) Lead Singer for Simon Sez, Ellaville, GA. *played fire marshall limits at several venues throughout Southwest Georgia,
(1993) Won battle of the bands at watermelon festival, Cordele, GA
(1995-96) Lead Singer for "Stone Cold"
(1995) Recorded demo tape at Cherry Studios
(2001-02) Lead Singer for "Moonpocket"
(2001) *recorded CD (for sale), song Holdin On received radio play on The Fox for 6 weeks
(2003-present) Lead Singer for "INU"
Robby: Bass Player/Vocals
I have been playing professionally for thirteen years.
The first three years I played in a Southern gospel group and toured with the "Gaithers".
I toured the Texas Circuit for three years with the band "Magnum".
I played with a local band called "Sacred" up until the year 2001 from Selma,Alabama.
Then I joined "INU" in 2001 and have been playing professionally with them every since. "I am the one who shakes the walls and makes your hair stand up".Have you performed in front of an audience?Yes, as often as possible. We have been playing clubs in the central Alabama area. We love to perform for people the more the better. We feel the energy of the crowd and we give it back. Our last show at the Key's in Montgomery was great, maybe the best yet. The crowd were on their feet and we loved giving them a show they would not soon forget.
Your musical influences
INU,REBELCOWBOY,MOONPOCKET,BYAXIDENT,Hendrix, Clapton, Beck, Page, John Kay, Pat Travers, Robin Trower, Randy Roads, Eddie VanHalen, David Gilmore any so many more it would take forever to list them all.What equipment do you use?
Ed
Personal Mic
Shennheiser E855
Guitars
Jackson----------- Dinky Professional
Charvel----------- Soloist
Ibanez------------ Frank Gambali
Fender------------ 57 strat
Dean-------------- Performer and ML-X
Gibson------------ SG
Amp
Rack Set Up
RR-15-Plus-------- Power Conditioning
Nady 332---------- Wireless
Digitech 2120 Artist----------Preamp/ FX
Marshall 50/50 EL34-----------Power Amp
2 Behringer Red Box, direct box for line out to board
Speakers
Sound City SMF 4x12 wired stereo cab vintage Fane speakers
Foot Board
Digitech Control One + volume pedal
Robby
Personal Mic
Samson R11
Guitars
Dean------EdgeQ5
Ibanez---------SR1205 and SR800
Amp
Peavey Series 400 head and 2 Peavey Series 400 2x15" cabs
FX
Korg Toneworks Bass Pedal
Wireless
Audio-Technica AWT-R03
Reed
Personal Mic
Shure SM 58
Drums
Yamaha
8pc Emerald Green
Cymbals Zildgian K's Z's
DW pedals
Shure Mics
Robert
Personal Mic
Samson Q7 Wireless System
PA
Board Mackie Vsl 16 Pro
Power Mackie FR Series Amps
Mains Ev
Subs Ev
Monitors JBL
FX Digitech, BehringerAnything else?
If you like music from the soul and want a band with great stage performance we are the band you have been waiting for. To book us please send us an e-mail or go to our website.Contact
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Comments (6)
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Hi There !
Check out our band Enerchy while you got the time here. Keep on rocking !
All I can say is WOW you have stolen my heart and I love both of your songs and I plan on coming back often to listen I wish I could get your album oh my God You Rock Guy's and I can't get enough of you already.....Please keep bringing them hits I am so glad someone cares about what goes into there music and I know it has come from your hearts and souls and that is what matters.... Robert You are one sexy Man (~: I love your song iNu Rocks my world..... Thanks for the Happy tears.....The girl who is hooked on iNu forever I WANT YOUR ALBUM
i think this is one of the most wonderful songs that i have ever heard and it the meaning behind the song is so true. There is so much that could change in this world if we could only stop before we spoke, made a decesion or reacted to fast. I wish the best of luck to the band iNu and hope for much success in the future and that they will go far.
It is about time someone wrote a song that speaks the truth about what is going on in this world. I will support your band just for that reason alone. The song is fantastic and I can't wait to hear what you come out with next. Keep bringing on the hit's guy's. Till your next song.
Peace and Rock that is what it is all about. Thanks for the Uplift Mr. ED You Rock iNu
