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Mike "Cherokee" Edmonson
For many years Cherokee Mike has been performing. From the
age of 3 he was singing gospel music with his family. Then
at the age of 6 he was singing country music in the
tri-states with his father and mother. Then at the age of 13
rock and roll became his passion, by the time he was 20 he
was singing heavy metal in two of Ohio's top metal bands,
Metalisha and Mothers Worry. These bands had him focusing
more on his original music until forming 'Shooting Star' a
Bad Company tribute band from Cleveland, Ohio. With many
years of hard work and dedication he has achieved a natural
8 octave voice with 12 octave potential. Then as the new
millennium came, so did his longtime love for southern rock
and the birth of one of Ohio's top Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute
bands."Vicious Cycle".
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Band History
Resurrection
1975-1978
Nemisis
1977-1978
Kings Ransom
1978-1981
Metalisha 1981-1986
Mothers' Worry
1986-1993
Stratosfear 1995-1997
Shooting Star 1997-1999
Shattered
Dreamz 2002-Still
Vicious Cycle
(Lynyrd Skynyrd) Tribute 2003-Still |
This is Vicious
Cycle
Mark
started playing the guitar at the ripe old age of 8, honing his skills
in his uncle's country band. At 13 he discovered Southern Rock and
hasn't looked back since. After working for many years on the circuit he
was approached by Vicious Cycle. And the match was made. His ease of
playing and versatility make him a welcome addition to the group. Mark
is also the owner / operator of Make Trax Studios and his accreditation
in Recording Engineering and Sound Reinforcement is a valuable asset to
the band.
Mark Pniaczek
Started playing guitar around the
age of 10. My dad, Hank was a Banjo player so he needed a rhythm
guitarist. I guess I was elected for the task. He sat me down
with his old Gibson J-45 and showed me 3 chords, G,C, and D.
Eventually I learned the rest of the chords and the next thing
you know I was playing Foggy Mountain Breakdown.
Played bluegrass with my dad for about 5 years or so at all the
local honky tonks in Mentor-on-the-Lake, Waylon Willie Walkers,
Lake-way lounge, Jerry's tavern, Hagan's. That is where I got to
experience crowd response for the first time from making music
and thinking this is cool. Got my first electric guitar and amp
at age 16. Started learning some southern rock, Blackfoot, Molly
Hatchett, and Skynyrd. Well my bluegrass days were over and
country/southern rock days started. Been rocking ever since.
Bands:
- The Kentucky Band -1981-
- The Gruuve -1982-
- Rock & Roll Express -1985-
- Branded -1988-
- Easy Crossin -1998-
- Shattered Dreams -2003-
- Concretus -2008-
- Vicious Cycle -2010
Jeff Marcum
Started playing guitar around the
age of 10. My dad, Hank was a Banjo player so he needed a rhythm
guitarist. I guess I was elected for the task. He sat me down
with his old Gibson J-45 and showed me 3 chords, G,C, and D.
Eventually I learned the rest of the chords and the next thing
you know I was playing Foggy Mountain Breakdown.
Played bluegrass with my dad for about 5 years or so at all the
local honky tonks in Mentor-on-the-Lake, Waylon Willie Walkers,
Lake-way lounge, Jerry's tavern, Hagan's. That is where I got to
experience crowd response for the first time from making music
and thinking this is cool. Got my first electric guitar and amp
at age 16. Started learning some southern rock, Blackfoot, Molly
Hatchett, and Skynyrd. Well my bluegrass days were over and
country/southern rock days started. Been rocking ever since.
Bands:
- The Kentucky Band -1981-
- The Gruuve -1982-
- Rock & Roll Express -1985-
- Branded -1988-
- Easy Crossin -1998-
- Shattered Dreams -2003-
- Concretus -2008-
- Vicious Cycle -2010
Jeff Marcum
A small
transistor radio was probably the source of my inevitable and ongoing
degradation. On the wings of the airwaves rode Chuck Berry, Buddy, and Jerry
Lee. The British Invasion. American garage-rock. The little plastic earplug
allowed for nocturnal distraction. American Band Stand, Shindig, even Ed
Sullivan turned those sounds into sights. Guitars, drums, and even the clothes
further fueled the fires of grade-school counter culturalists. Ultimately,
whether the result of a rare planetary alignment or divine providence, a bass
guitar became part of my existence. My co-conspirators, a drummer and a guitar
strummer came up with the preposterous notion of someday playing in a bar. You
became callused from 12-bar blues and extended versions of Louie Louie and Wild
Thing in the back room of a auto parts store. It was awful. It was great. There
would be no turning back. After many years, bands, and bars, another
opportunity. A tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Cool stuff, that Skynyrd. I remember
their first album,(vinyle of course). After side one, it was immediately flipped
over. I was already convinced this was a band for me, until that last song. Free
Bird just cemented it. I must have played it 4 or 5 times in a row before I
flipped the album back over and listened to it all over again. It was air guitar
heaven. Who were these guys? The albums kept coming. Then the sadness. But the
music never stopped. New pickers, new songs. Skynyrd lives, and always will.
From the roots of my musical ineptitude, I am now honored to continue the legacy
of this incredible, important, and historic part of Americana. With humility and
respect, may the tribute allow for the spirit of Lynyrd Skynyrd to fly far and
free.
It
all started when I was eight years old. I use to watch my Dad play
guitar, and my oldest brother join in on another guitar. They use to
play bluegrass, at that time "Black Sabbath" was on the radio, but live
bluegrass was still kinda cool. So I begged my brother to teach
me "House Of The Rising Sun". And so he did, with a grimace on his face
most of the time. But I learned it all the way through. It was
hard, but once I saw a good response from people, it was cool. So I got
a second- hand electric guitar and a little Gibson amplifer, and
started playing "Sabbath" "Zepplin" "Grand Funk" and Skynyrd!!! and the
rest of the top 40's which sounded cool back then. I played off and
on for some years with basement bands. We played parties and such. I
was 17 when I played my first REAL!! bar gig, with a band we formed
at my first place of employment. The band was called "BootLeg", it was
cool, until the lead singer got a job working for Ford. So that led me
to start singing {or trying to}. From there, I also helped form bands
called "Ha Cha Cha Cha" "Step 3" and "Blonde Bombshell". From there I
hooked up with an original band called "The Awakening" We filtered
original songs around some good Classic Rock and had a good time for
awhile. Then I joined a band called "Shady Daze" ,We played for some
years. Then there was a band called "Fat Bob", For over 10 years, we
rocked good classics with 4 & 5 part harmonies. Then there was a
short-lived cover/original band called "Loose Change" it was a VERY!!
tight band, We Rocked!!! After that I floated through the music
scene, playing with several different projects. Then came a bout with
a badly broken ankle, and subsequent recovery What a headache!!! {Or
leg ache.......whatever!} it was hard to beat! But just like learning
guitar" IT WAS WORTH IT!!!" Now I'm back with a vengeance, rockin
to "Skynyrd" as Lead guitarist with the Vicious Cycle Band, For as
long as "The Good Lord Lets Me".....P.S. I would like to THANK my
family and friends for all their support, And my sister "Margaret"
for the GREAT!! vocals and tambourine over the years. Thanks Guys!!!
Now Get Out There And Put Some South In Your Mouth!!!!! JamminBill,,,,,
From the early days, (age 16) drums
became both a release and a fun
passion growing up. Countless hours
of lessons, practice and learning
all kinds of music. Over the next
30+ years of performing live in
various bands and styles, music is
still a fun way to keep busy and
enjoy playing with many musicians. I
am grateful for the chance to play
with such players with such passion
and reverence for the great music of
Skynyrd. Let us rock your world!
Previous bands: Lash, Heart to
Heart, The Heat, Custard Pie, Curtis
Brothers Band, Freeland Drive,
Coalies Run, The Posers
John Curtis
Started playing guitar around the
age of 10. My dad, Hank was a Banjo player so he needed a rhythm
guitarist. I guess I was elected for the task. He sat me down
with his old Gibson J-45 and showed me 3 chords, G,C, and D.
Eventually I learned the rest of the chords and the next thing
you know I was playing Foggy Mountain Breakdown.
Played bluegrass with my dad for about 5 years or so at all the
local honky tonks in Mentor-on-the-Lake, Waylon Willie Walkers,
Lake-way lounge, Jerry's tavern, Hagan's. That is where I got to
experience crowd response for the first time from making music
and thinking this is cool. Got my first electric guitar and amp
at age 16. Started learning some southern rock, Blackfoot, Molly
Hatchett, and Skynyrd. Well my bluegrass days were over and
country/southern rock days started. Been rocking ever since.
Bands:
- The Kentucky Band -1981-
- The Gruuve -1982-
- Rock & Roll Express -1985-
- Branded -1988-
- Easy Crossin -1998-
- Shattered Dreams -2003-
- Concretus -2008-
- Vicious Cycle -2010
Jeff Marcum
It all started for Amy at
a very young age. Her passion for singing and dancing has always been a
big part of her life. She grew up in a family with a strong musical
background and that's attributed to her accomplishments of today.
Throughout her school years, she was always in choir. When it came to
singing...she was there. Amy also had a real love for dancing as well
and at the age of 6, she attended dance studio classes and performed in
many recitals. She has a lot of great memories of growing up and
getting together at her family gatherings singing with her
Grandpa, and her two Uncles, which all sang in a barbershop quartet. It
was that inspiration that gave her the strength to get where she is
today. She always had a dream, that one day she would be in a band, and
luckily she was very fortunate and that door opened up for her. In 2005,
Amy was introduced to Vicious Cycle, after her talent was discovered by
one of the band members and that's when she joined the band and
has been with them ever since. She also contributed some studio time,
recording with the well known musician/songwriter, Cletus Black, of the
Cletus Black Revue Band. When traveling with the band and performing at
the shows, Amy looks forward to meeting new people all the time. She
thrives on the energy that comes from the audience and loves those big
crowds!! When she sees that everyone's having a great time, that's when
she says, "All the hard work and dedication is well worth it".
Started playing guitar around the
age of 10. My dad, Hank was a Banjo player so he needed a rhythm
guitarist. I guess I was elected for the task. He sat me down
with his old Gibson J-45 and showed me 3 chords, G,C, and D.
Eventually I learned the rest of the chords and the next thing
you know I was playing Foggy Mountain Breakdown.
Played bluegrass with my dad for about 5 years or so at all the
local honky tonks in Mentor-on-the-Lake, Waylon Willie Walkers,
Lake-way lounge, Jerry's tavern, Hagan's. That is where I got to
experience crowd response for the first time from making music
and thinking this is cool. Got my first electric guitar and amp
at age 16. Started learning some southern rock, Blackfoot, Molly
Hatchett, and Skynyrd. Well my bluegrass days were over and
country/southern rock days started. Been rocking ever since.
Bands:
- The Kentucky Band -1981-
- The Gruuve -1982-
- Rock & Roll Express -1985-
- Branded -1988-
- Easy Crossin -1998-
- Shattered Dreams -2003-
- Concretus -2008-
- Vicious Cycle -2010
Jeff Marcum
