Virgil Johnson
Bass, Back-up Vocals

Virgil first picked up a bass sometime after high school graduation when a friend talked him into forming a band. He has since become a respected fixture in San Diego's vintage rock and country music scenes. A life long resident of the south bay, Virgil has been a member of The Rock Bottom Three, The Sure Thing, The Rocking Bull Frogs, The Legends, Back Track, The Ace High Band, The Big River Band, and Midnight Fire. He has appeared with Johnny Lee, Mickey Gilley, Matthews, Wright & King, Al Bruno, Deke Dickerson and the Echophonics, and Big Sandy and the Fly Right Boys. The genres of music that Virgil has stepped into are Vintage Rock And Roll, Doo-Wop, British Invasion, Country, Bluegrass, & various Gospel forms.His influences are many. Like most musicians, Elvis played a big role. “I have loved his music for as long as I can remember.” Virgil’s favorite artist and musical inspiration is the late, great Roy Orbison. In addition to Roy, there are so many music heroes that Virgil could cite as influences. Such as; Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, all of the Doo-Wop vocal groups, Johnny Burnette, Del Shannon, Sam Cooke, The Beatles, The Dillards, and Ral Donner, just to name a few.

Drums

At the young age of 8, M.G.K. began playing the drums in his school band.  He received his first drum kit at the age of 18.  M.G.K. took lessons from many musicians including San Diego Jazz icon Charles McPhearson. The genres of music that he hung around were Rock, Jazz, Punk and Blues.  Over the years, he has played all over California and Arizona.  He has also toured the US twice in the 90's, visiting a total of 17 states.  His uncle had a band in the 70's in which they covered Elvis songs. “I sat in on my toy guitar,” he says. His biggest inspiration was his grandfather, Charles Cecil, who played in the musicians union throughout the 40's and 50's, playing in the Jazz and Big Band genres around southern California.

Aaron Magers

Keyboard

Aaron has been playing the piano since he was seven years old, and Pentecostal-Gospel music is his passion. He served as minister of music at two different Pentecostal churches for more than 33 years. Aaron has played for gospel’s great entertainer Carman, and plays piano personally for Pastor Tommy Miller. His musical influences include the awesome pianist Mike Cross Sr., Jimmy Swaggart, J.D Sumner, Ed Enoch, Gold City Quartet, Jerry Lee Lewis, and of course, ELVIS. He, too, has an Elvis room in his home.

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