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 | Chris Johnson started his musical career at fourteen years of age, performing on bass and guitar at county fairs, parades and churches. His grandfather ran a successful band in the 50's and 60's: Johnny Jay and The Elites. Proudly hanging on the wall at Chris' house is his first bass guitar, purchased by Johnny Jay in the late 60's. After high school, he spent 6 years backing up regional star Janie Miller and her Tribute to Patsy Cline. Traveling the country and playing countless fairs and festival, they also maintained a solid urban following. Chris' interest in blues led to working with many top acts throughout the 90's. He has been chosen by national acts: Lamont Cranston, Reverend Raven and the Chain-smoking Alter Boys, Tom Hunter, Paul Lagos, The Fabulous Barking Ducks, John Beach, Mojo Buford, Joe T Cook and the Longshots, and Renee Austin as well as top local bands: Joel Johnson, James Cornbread Harris, Slim Hippos, Lonnie Knight, and Dan Lund. He has also worked with internationally known musicians: Jack McDuff, Dave Ray, Lonnie Brooks and Howard Levy. Chris writes many of the bands songs. When not playing with his kids or playing with the band, he's most often found at the piano with paper and a pencil. A wide range of blues influences and a deep appreciation of New Orleans grooves can be heard in the tunes he writes. |
| Tim Wick was taught to play piano and Hammond organ by
his grandmother, Lillian "Tommy " Fuller, as a child.
She had played silent movie houses, Saturday night dances
and Sunday church services.
Growing up on the Mesabi Iron Range, Tim helped form a 10 piece horn band
in 1971 called Loadstone.
Over the years, he has performed at numerous nightclubs, concerts, musical shows, and churches in around the mid-west. Tim bought his first Hammond B-3/Leslies in 1973. In the Twin Cities area, Tim has sat at the keyboard with The Senders, Renee' Austin, Joe T. Cook, Lonnie Knight, Sonny Rogers, The High and Mighty, Friends of Yoder, and Spots on Dice. Some of Tim's favorite piano players include Johnnie Johnson, Prof. Longhair, Charles Brown, Thelonious Monk, Jay McShann, and Ruben Gonzalez. Click here to check out Tim's website. |
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Patrick Hulme has been playing and singing since 1971.
He received private drum instruction all through school
and into college. He studied music at the University of
Minnesota for two years.
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David Hupp, a 6 year Hydraulic Jack veteran,
began his musical life early. Following in the
footsteps of his Father, David plays both the piano
and the guitar. After years of private Classical
training he studied Jazz with local great Bobby Peterson.
After a childhood filled with recitals and church performances, David has gone on to play with many top local acts. His resume includes Blues groups Joe T Cook & the Longshots, Lonnie Knight, Renee Austin and The Supernaturals. He has also played with Jazz greats Clint Hoover and Bob Ekstrand, and Country bands Rockie Rash, and Janie Miller. David can be heard on many locally released CD's. He has been hired to record with Joe T, Rocky, Scotty Reed, and Mike Sylovich, just to name a few. He is also on all three Hydraulic Jack and the Lifters releases. |
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