Bill Whitelock

**Bill Whitelock a.k.a. Billy-Bop (Drums)**
	Bill was the founder of "The Majestics" in the early 60's. Throughout the years, Bill has played with many great local and nationally known musicians. From the beginning up to today, Bill enjoys playing the drums for fans and friends. He hopes to see you at the bands next event.

**Scott Jordan (Guitar and Vocals)**
	Scott’s original music career, which ended in the mid-seventies, included stops along the way with The Marauders, BJ and the Betrayers, Morgan’s Pirates, The Majestics, The Charades, and several other groups whose names he can’t remember (it’s a senior sort of thing). While most of his musical friends were building bar tabs, Scott paid for his college education. After not playing guitar or seeing any of his musical compatriots for 20 years, a chance meeting with Bill Whitelock proved to be the catalyst to reunite The Majestics.

**Jane Ashley a.k.a. Wanda June (Vocals)**
	Solo Recordings - Jane Aire and the Belvederes, Virgin & Stiff Records Session & Other Recordings – Erasure, Kirsty MacColl, The Records, Shakin Pyramids, “Scarlett Ferrari” of the Ghastly Girls Television Appearances with Robert Plant - "Coca Cola" commercial shown in US and Canada and “This is your Life” Phil Collins in London, England Live Stage/Radio Performance -“ The Prince’s Trust with Def Leopard” - Wembley Stadium, London

**Lou Silvia (Trombone and Web Design)**
	When Lou told his high school music teacher that he wanted to play the drums the teacher said "forgetaboutit" and handed him a trombone. Lou has been playing the trombone locally for over 37 years. Lou was the pit trombone player at Toby's The Dinner Theater of Columbia from 1991 to 2003 (where he got to meet Edward Norton , one of his favorite actors). Some of his favorite musicals were "Singing in the rain ", "West Side Story", "It's A Wonderful Life", "On The Town and many many more. Lou has also performed with recording artists "The Crystals" and Local legend "Ronnie Dove". Lou was a member of "Rich and the Roadrunners" from 1997 until 2003 and would like to thank Rich Schwarz for all the good times. In 2003 Lou joined The Majestics one of the areas top bands. Besides playing the Trombone, Lou designed and updates the bands webpage.

**Paul Faatz a.k.a. Doogle (Sax & Band Arraignments)**
	Saxophonist/clarinettist Paul Faatz has been a regular on the Baltimore-Washington music scene since returning to the area in 1986, in which year he received a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Composition and Arranging from Berklee College of Music. Most of Paul’s recent work has been in the Blues/R&B/Oldies vein, performing throughout the area with The Majestics, Totally Confused, and Gene and the Cadillac Cruisers. Other significant or long-term involvements have included work with the Edelweiss Band (polka), Four Zoas (psychedelia), the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (on contrabass clarinet!), Nuevo Cache (salsa) and the Bayside, Michael Raitzyk, and Doc Scantlin big bands (swing). By day, Paul is the Senior Ensemble Coordinator for the Peabody Conservatory of Music. In his free time, Paul enjoys hiking, photography, chess, writing quirky yet danceable chamber music, and spending time with his lovely and talented wife, Kris, and their large and amiable tabby cat, Max. Paul is delighted and honored to be a member of The Majestics.

Saxophonist/clarinettist Paul Faatz has been a regular on the Baltimore-Washington music scene since returning to the area in 1986, in which year he received a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Composition and Arranging from Berklee College of Music. Most of Paul’s recent work has been in the Blues/R&B/Oldies vein, performing throughout the area with The Majestics, Totally Confused, and Gene and the Cadillac Cruisers. Other significant or long-term involvements have included work with the Edelweiss Band (polka), Four Zoas (psychedelia), the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (on contrabass clarinet!), Nuevo Cache (salsa) and the Bayside, Michael Raitzyk, and Doc Scantlin big bands (swing). By day, Paul is the Senior Ensemble Coordinator for the Peabody Conservatory of Music. In his free time, Paul enjoys hiking, photography, chess, writing quirky yet danceable chamber music, and spending time with his lovely and talented wife, Kris, and their large and amiable tabby cat, Max. Paul is delighted and honored to be a member of The Majestics.

**Joe "Buzz" Conway (Trumpet & Flute)**
.	Buzz Conway was born in 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland where he still resides today. He has been a professional trumpeter and flutist since the age of 14. He has played all over the USA and Canada with many groups such as The Admirals, The Upsetters, Both Worlds, The Majestics, Gene Vincent and the Cadillac Cruisers, Kenny Jones and friends, Totally Confused, and Jessica Williams. Buzz has also played with Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Donnie and Marie Osmond, The Blue Notes and many, many more. He has also performed for Presidential Inaugural Balls in the past. However, smooth jazz is his forte. His melodic sound captivates his audience… Check out Music Places. Com Jazz category Smooth Jazz – Buzz Wow

**Jim Groszer (Bass and Vocals)**
	Jim started playing music with his brother, Bobby Groszer, and performed with the band Playmates that also became know as the Cobblestones. For many years he played with the bands Beginnings, Fragile, Liquid and Sideshow which allowed him to make enough money to purchase his second love, Corvettes. He has also performed with Charlie Thomas and the Drifters which enabled him to perform with acts such as The Orlons, The Diamonds, The Orioles, Eddie Holman, Denise Williams and Ben E King. He is currently a member of the Freestate Corvette Club so when he is not playing music you will find him riding around or washing his vet. He has been with the Majestics for the past year which he feels is one of Baltimore’s best bands.

**David "Special K" Kaminkow (Keyboards and Vocals)**
	David has been a fixture in the Baltimore/Washington music scene for more than thirty-five years. After leaving Towson State University in 1978, he jetted across the Atlantic for a six week European tour with The Softones. As keyboardist for this 11 piece Motown revue. After that David began a 2 year stint as resident session player at Blue Seas studio, located on a barge docked at Pier 5. David played local clubs with Margueritte Clark and Catwhistle. "Meeting artist like Little Feat, Robert Palmer, Bonnie Raitt, and Emmy Lu Harris is still a high point in my life" After playing with many local bands throughout the 80's, Dave joined Totally Confused in 1991. the band has evolved from a 5 piece Power Blues and Rock format to an eight piece Jump/Swing ensemble. Backing up Dan Aykroyd for a Blues Brothers show remains one of the highlights of his career. In 2007, David was asked by some Totally Confused band-mates to join The Majestics , one of the longest standing and most well respected groups in the area. From the first note, the chemistry was great and the music was hot! playing corporate events, weddings , festivals, etc. This musical journey has just begun.