"Kevin Byrd: Lead Vocals
Andy Kunkel: Bass
Cary Scarbrough
Lonnie Hammer: Drums
Robert Parker: Guitar
Biography
Chemical Zoo came into being partially (but not entirely) by coincidence. Ronald Thies, Kevin Byrd and Andy Kunkel were writing and recording their first LP when they lost their longtime friend and drummer. Through a friend, they heard that Lonnie Hammer was not doing much in the way of playing with a band at the time so they contacted him about tracking on the record (with a view to ultimately landing him as a drummer). Lonnie, as it turned out, had been keeping quite busy doing sessions for various people around the country and having played on as many as nine internationally released records, was pretty happy doing what he was doing. He did, however, agree to do the tracks on the record. By the time the third song was done, Lonnie was so into what was going on that he decided to go for it. Names were thrown out for the band and the boys settled on Chemical Zoo. With statistically 60 to 70 percent of the population on some type of mood altering drugs, prescription or otherwise,the world we live in is a chemical zoo and the human body,moved by electrical impulses which fire chemical responses to stimuli (including music), is a chemical zoo of sorts as well. The record came together and, with the expertise of Skidd Mills (747 Studios,Memphis), turned out better than the guys could have hoped for. It was truly chemistry in action, a Fluid eXchange of ideas if you will... thus the name of the record. Robert Parker was introduced into the lineup after weeks of auditions for a second guitar player. His personality and ability fit the bill and completed the package perfectly.Due to an unfortunate turn of fate, Ron was forced to give up the band after the first year. Cary Scarbrough materialized to replace him almost immediately and once again, Fate smiled on the Zoo. Stronger than ever,they hope this is the first chapter in what will be an extensive catalog of their talent and creativity. Five minds with a single focus and the drive and will to make it happen. Zootopia is at hand." |
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