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The Classic Swing Band also plays many instrumental
numbers and are a great cover band / dance band for any festival or
function.
Pictured from left to right above are:
RANDY WILLS
Randy has been playing piano since childhood with his family of
gospel singers and since the early 70s as a professional musician
with numerous local bands and vocal groups. Having spent over 25
years working with Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue and working as
a producer for a wide variety of commercial music tracks and
recordings for local artists, Randy has a “hands-on” understanding
of many different music genres and styles.
GARLAND GRAY
Garland is a premier bassist and well-known studio musician in the
area. Also a graduate of North Texas, his ability to perform with
musical excellence and ease all styles of jazz, country, pop, rock
and “swing classics” is a tremendous asset to this group.
TOM
LEPPER
[Band Leader] Tom is an accomplished wind player who has played
professionally for over 30 years. After receiving his music degree
from the University of North Texas, Tom traveled internationally as
a performer playing with such talents as B. J. Thomas, Pat Boone,
Debbie Boone, Phil Driscoll and many others. Tom also holds a
masters degree and has been a private teacher, clinician and studio
musician for many years.
MIKE KINARD
Mike Kinard contributes a wide range of musical experience as the
drummer/percussionist for the Eddie Irving Classis Swing Band. He
has lead drum clinics and seminars all across Texas and has been a
private drum instructor for over twenty years. As our fun, “big
hearted” drummer, he as played for some well-known artists like Pat
Boone, The Imperials, Lulu Roman, and Vicki Lynn.
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