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The 7X Players
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Scott Newton - Guitars,
Vocals Scott’s influences trace back to folk of the early
70s - and later, the music of Pink Floyd, The Who, and Genesis. Today,
his influences are all across the board. He was a founding member
of Eddie O’Neale, which was based out of Southwestern Michigan in the
early 80s. After Eddie O’Neale he helped form Lost Luggage and played
primarily in the Chicago area. After Lost Luggage, he began recording as
a solo artist and has since released six CDs through his Rubber Wombats
Records label. His next release, "The Days Are Moving On" is due
out in early 2012.
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Steve Haraburda -
Guitars, Vocals Steve, soon after picking up guitar, focused on
the techniques of guitar legends like Eric Clapton, Steve Howe and Jimmy Page.
His musical influences are diverse - ranging from Yes to the Dixie
Dregs. His early music pursuits found him involved with
several bands before eventually forming Eddie O’Neale. Following Eddie O’Neale, Steve
played in Kala Azar, and then worked with Lost Luggage until it
disbanded. Steve
has remained active as a music producer and is currently working on his
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Sam DeMarco - Bass
Sam is perhaps best known as an original member of the acclaimed band Risk – the Elmhurst-based band that was a
mainstay in the Chicago club scene throughout the 80s and much of the
90s. He was featured on the recording of “Baby When Your Love Comes
Down” on the Class of 1985 album. |
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Vern Hammersmith - Drums
Vern has played in a number of Chicago bands and various projects over the
past 27 years. He started his music career as a guitar player, but moved
to
drums in his first band – and has been sitting behind the kit ever since. Vern was
heavily influenced by John Bonham, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple - and now
favors the Bo Deans, Dave Mathews and Matchbox 20.
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