The Gears

For those of you wondering just how I wound up in the Gears...here's the story in a nutshell.

The Gears who were Axxel, Spike, Sean Antillion and who ever they could find to play bass, needed a bass player for a show in Long Beach at Que Sera. For those who know me, know that I was in a band called Useless for many years with longtime friend Benny Seigel. Sean asked Benny if he knew anyone who could learn all 15 Gears songs in 5 days or less. Benny called me and put Sean on the Phone. Sean asked if I were interested. Without telling him I hadn't heard the record in probably 15 years at least, I accepted the offer. I passed the audition/gig with flying colors and let the guys know I was available anytime they needed me. Kidd Spike and Sean were convinced I was Brian Redz replacement but Axxel needed more convincing. I wanted to have a B-day show at Mr T's but I wanted to play bass for the Gears. Axxel wanted Tracy Skull of The Undertakers, but once Sean told em I would forfeit the money since I was already making money as the promoter got me the job. I like to think it was my playing but who am I kidding. I guess Axx, figured it be a good idea to have a promoter as a bass player. lol . But seriously, once we connected back with Dave Drive in Aug '06 we knew there was more of a connection then we had gathered at the time. Well I knew, being that Drive was a family friend from before I was born. So here I am still the bass player and the Gears are playing more than ever and to more people so Fuck It! Lets Rock N roll!