Taylor
Young Blues Band
 This
energetic, crowd-pleasing band features a wealth of experienced
blues musicians. Individually they have worked with some
of the leading bands, and at some of the best-known venues,
in the St. Louis area. Now they are together in an exciting
new band. The Taylor Young Blues Band delivers solid sets
of blues, along with R&B favorites and original tunes.
John "Bud" Cooper
Singer
with a strong, compelling sound that really moves the
crowd. John has worked with various bands in the St. Louis
area, including the East Side Soul Searchers, the Magnatones,
Benny Smith, Blues Crushers and Original Recipe.
Bob Cummings
Guitar
player, known as "Dr. B". Bob has a rich background,
including singer, bass player with the Nomads in the early
days. Bob entertained U.S. Armed Forces in Europe for
three years, then worked with several East Coast bands.
He came home to perform with various local groups, most
recently as lead guitar player with Blues Attitude.
Rich Lilie
Rich
puts the bottom on the band with his solid bass lines.
He has been playing for over 40 years, in a variety of
styles and groups, including Blues Attitude. Rich has
put in a lot of hours and miles on the road, but prefers
playing the blues in St. Louis.
Ferrante Douglas
He's
from sweet home Chicago and now lives in St. Louis. Ferrante
brings a distinctive style and winning personality to
his drumming, playing with Skeet Rodgers and the Inner
City Blues Band and Big George and the New Houserockers,
Ronnie Guyton and Smooth Touch, Barbara Carr, among others.
Gerry
Mandel
This St. Louis native hit the local blues scene in the
early '80's with The Benders. He continued his keyboard
work with Blues DeVille on an occasion, and then moved
over to Original Recipe. In addition to handling the piano
and B-3 sounds, Gerry also contributes original songs
to the band.
Put
a new face on your schedule with The
Taylor Young Blues Band.
Contact Gerry Mandel @ 314-984-5052 or
by email
Or call John Cooper @ 314-761-6336
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