5 STAR BAND   

     BIOGRAPHY

The 5 Star Band is a well seasoned group of musicians that play a variation of different types of music, ranging from rock n roll, oldies, blues, jazz, swing and country. The 5 Star Band members can play different types of instruments that include: bass, rhythm, lead and steel guitar, as well as banjo, mandolin, fiddle, keyboards, sax, trumpet, drums and a host of other instruments. Members can range from 3 to 6 in the band. All are professional musicians and have entertained throughout the United States and abroad. The 5 Star Band has been performing together for about 10 years. The Band has played for private social clubs, weddings and other parties, as well as corporate functions and city events.

Below is a short Biography of each Band member.

Craig Rowe – Band leader, drummer and percussionist. Craig has been playing drums for over 30 years and is passionate about his music. He has performed with such artists as Doug Stone, Tanya Tucker, Chuck Berry, BTO, Lacy J. Dalton and others. Craig has played at the Crazy Horse, The Palomino Club, Cowboy Boogie, The HOP, Madam Wong’s, The Forum, The Silver Bullet and other well known clubs. Craig was born in Whittier CAand moved to

Fullerton when he was just a year old. His mother said that when he was just a baby he would stand up against the side of his crib, and pound on the railings when listening to Lawrence Welk on TV, and it was then that his mother realized he had a passion for music. So when he turned 3, his mother bought his first drum set, from then on it was history.

Skip Harrison – Bass player and lead vocalist. Skip has been playing music for over 40 years and has a great love for all types of music. His vocal ability ranges from alto to baritone and loves performing with the 5 Star Band. He’s a good front man and relates well with the audience. Skip has done studio work for many other musicians. He played in

Las Vegas,Reno and Tahoe, andalso played in clubs such as The Crazy Horse, The Palomino Club, Cowboy Boogie, The Silver Bullet as well as others. Skip has also played for military bases for about 5 to 6 years, up and down the coast. He played for 2 months in

Japan for a Naval Base and also loves singing in Christian churches.

Tracy Sands –

Keyboards, bass and lead guitar and vocals.

Tracy was born in Santa Monica CA. and has been playing music for over 40 years.Tracy

is the oldest of 4 Children. He comes from a musical family background, and learned to play the piano at a young age. His father was a pianist during the Big Band Era.Tracy was a Top 40 junkie and liked all kinds of music. His first guitar was a beat up old Archtop which he played through a knight amplifier. He’s invested a lot of studio time and has played with The Lively Ones.Tracy loves to write music and has occasionally has brainstorming sessions with Jim Masoner.Tracy currently has a company called Vintage Technology. 

He’s opened for Jewel Akens, Brian Hyland, The Buckinghams, The Rip-chords, The Rascals and The Fireballs.Tracy has a profound ability to captivate his audience with his unique humor while performing.

Buddy Mercer- lead guitar, vocals banjo,mandolyn,steel guitar .Buddy was raised in a family that performed music and dance for the broadway stage. He learned at a very young age to play guitar and many other instruments as well as singing. He has performed with many top name entertainers thru-out his life time and is also a studio Musician. Buddy enjoys his music and also loves playing gospel music. His style of playing Rock is Crazy wild fun and driving…his blues licks are soulful and smooth. He loves the party scene and is very friendly.

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