Johnny Vargo- Lead Guitar, Vocals
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Johnny grew up in Southern California. He started playing guitar at the age of five under the tutelage of his older brother, Michael. Johnny has been influenced by many differnt music genres. He started performing in high school as part of the Punk Rock and Ska scenes of the early 80s. He founded The Legion of Doom and Me and the Idiots during this period. Through his 20s Johnny became captivated by R&B music. He covered a lot of classic soul and funk during that period. This culminated with the formation of Johnny Vargo's Soul System. This fantastic 4 piece group also featured synth master Dread Neck. Through the years Johnny has been part of several projects. He has also done studio work for various local recording artists. In recent years he has led The Johnny Vargo Band with a mix of classic rock and soul. He combines blistering speed and soulfulness on guitar along with gritty vocals.
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Bill D - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
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Michelle Myers - Keys, Percussion, Flute, Vocals
Music has been a huge part of Michelle's life. She started piano and dance lessons at age 6, was active in church and school choirs as well as musical theater. She has played in, and directed handbell choirs for over 10 years. was in an all request/cover band for several years, and has played in various praise and worship bands. Michelle has been invited to record with various local musicians. She DJ’s and coordinates events on the side. Michelle also brings a variety of musical “toys” and sounds to add flair to the music. Her influences are musical theater and her dream would be to inspire, help and heal others through music.
George Mauro- Bass Guitar, Vocals
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George was born in NYC and at a young age was very interested in music. He explored Flute, Violin, Trumpet and Cello. In high school he fell in love with Rock and Roll and began learning the guitar and bass. George joined the orchestra and jazz band in college where he minored in music and majored in Television. He was the pit player for the musical theatre department and played just about everything with strings. It was in theatre he found he enjoyed singing and acting and held various roles in plays and musicals.
From high school on he has had several bands, including touring briefly with the 60’s band Classics IV. He worked in television as an editor/director and video producer his entire career. Music has and will always be the constant sanity in his life.
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