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Well I guess it's about time to update this Bio.
About four years ago I had recorded a solo CD in my home studio (titled Crude but Effective) it was a collection of some of my favorite tunes from the sixties and seventies, I decided to perform the songs live for my friends but I needed help. I was introduced to Rick and played the CD for him I don't think he was too impressed but he agreed to perform with me anyway, we then recruited Joe (our sound erngineer), so with a drum machine we did the deed. Next thing I know we have the fever! So I recruited Doug who hadn't played drums for a number of years (they were in his closet!) after a few weeks of constant verbal abuse he finally agreed to bring his drums for a jam (he was in!) Rick in turn recruited our original bassist Zach Villacano who was a talented guy and played bass and guitar. So we had a band! Zach however lost his job and had to leave the bay area, We searched for a new bassist and went through 4 of them in 2 months! I was talking with our UPS driver where I worked at the time and he told me he played Bass so I invited him over to jam and WOW! He could play bass! Thus Rob became the Shrunken Heads bassist. I know that the Bio is supposed to be about me but I thought a short history of how the Band came together would be fun. Now about me, I have been playing longer than I am willing to admit! I started at age 14 in various bands and played in Europe with a couple of bands as well. I was born and raised in San Francisco and was knocked out by all the great bands of that era. Some of the musicians I was inspired by were Jackie Wilson, Wilson Picket, Ben E. King, Martha and the Vandella's , Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck George Harrison, Robin Trower, Leslie West and Wes Montgomery, just to name a few. Some of my favorite bands: Hendrix experience, Cream, Mountain, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, The Who, Stones, Floyd and newer bands like Savatage, Joe Satriani, Dream Theatre and Alice in Chains. As far as my Gear goes I use a Gibson Les Paul Studio, A guild JF30 acoustic, Marshall AVT150 amp and 1960A Cab with 4 12" green back celestions. Boss distortion pedal, Boss overdrive, Dunlop wah-wah and tremlo stomp boxes. I wish to thank all the folks who have helped us out over the years by giving us encouragement and attend all the shows! We love you guys (you know who you are) We could not do this without your Support! - George
Meet the latest Shrunken Head, Corey!
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George Mahoney
Rick
It was during this period that Ray began pursuing a growing interest in
Synthesizers. His current collection contains some of the most sought
after “rarest of the rare” vintage synthesizers. He’s traveled to the
U.K on more than one occasion (first as an attendee then as a guest
speaker) specifically to meet with an elite group of Synthesizer
designers, programmers and users.
Who
is this guy?