BIOS
HERE ARE THE BIOS OF THE MEMBERS OF WILD BREED
Frank Owens----------Lead & Back up Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Started playing music at age 14. At age 15 started playing rhythm guitar for a gospel quartet. A couple of years later started singing tenor then eventually singing lead vocals for 15 years. Played all over the southeastern U.S. Started writing country songs in the early to mid 90's. Had songs entered in CMT's National songwriting contest the last 3 years which were judged by a panel of Nashville songwriters and artists. All songs submitted rated a 7 or 8 on a scale from 1 to 10---------10 being the best. Biggest musical influence is George Strait, Travis Tritt, Trace Adkins, Toby Keith and Alabama.
Mike Gaddis----------Bass guitar, Back Up & Lead Vocals
Mike has played bass for over 26 years, beginning at the age of 14. His early influences came from the sounds of Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Credence Clearwater Revival, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Kiss, Lynard Skynard, Travis Tritt, Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn and Litlle Texas. His bass influences come from bassist like Paul McCartney, Billy Sheehan, Gene Simons, Jack Bruce, Donald (Duck) Roberts and Nathan East. He has previously played at venues such as: Calhoun Fair Grounds, N. Ga. Fairgrounds, Warehouse Billards, Chatsworth American Legion, Best Western Lounge, Riverside Lounge, Boss Hoggs, Jimmy Ds Sports Bar, Hilltop Lounge, Hitching Post, Bonnies Talk of the Town, The Beer House, Dusty Rose Cafe, Club Star, The Rusty Duck, The Wink Theatre, Cowboys in the Country, Murray County Saddle Club, Arlos.
"2nd Best Drummer in the World"
James "Jimbo" Smith
Started playing at age 15. Played with True Witness (a contemporary christian band) for apx. 4 years. Also played in Church praise group for 5 years. His influences include Dave Matthews Band, Matchbox 20, Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind, and Vertical Horizon to name a few.
James "Bubba" Smith.........Lead & Rhythm Guitar also Lead & Back Up Vocals
Bubba is from Ringgold. He has played guitar since he was 15. His musical influences include Def Leopard, Motley Crue, Poison, Goo Goo Dolls, and many other rock/alternative groups.
Emily Gaddis-------------Keyboards, Back Up & Lead Vocals