Paul Chapman
The word "Band" is a little overstated - since in reality its only me. I played for many years in rock bands but eventualy had to give it all up when marriage, children and the need to pay the mortgage took precedence. I always continued playing at home - much to my wife's annoyance. A couple of years ago I bought a digital recorder and have never regretted it.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I've played in loads of bands but I can't summon up the enthusiasm to list them now.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Not since about 1988. Last gigs were in pubs/clubs in and around London with a band called Aardvark and no Money. Pretty terrible name but apt if nothing else.
Your musical influences
Kansas, Jethro Tull, Dream Theater, Satriani, Steve Morse, Steve Vai, Deep Purple - not necessarily in this order.
What equipment do you use?
BR1600cd hard disc recorder
Fender, Ovation and Yamaha guitars
Roland Fantom Xa & Juno 60 polysynths
Yamaha Motif XS7 and electric piano
Roland GR20 guitar synth
Vox Tonelabs amp modeller
I had better stop now before the wife works out how much I have spent.
Anything else?
Hope you like the music! If you do, I have a CD containing an hours worth of original music available now! Send me an email for details. You know it makes sense!
