As it says above on their logo, The Mods are "The Best 60's tribute band in the world", or, in the words of Sir Elton John, "The Best Party Band on the Planet".

 
 

Although the line up can change from time to time The Mods usually are

Johnny Warman, Vocals

Johnny has made three albums under his own name. A very successful songwriter, he has worked with Ringo Starr, Peter Gabriel, Asia, House of Lords, Starship, Ezio, Cheap Trick, Elaine Paige, Sir Tim Rice, John Bettis and many others. He has also fronted 4 Bills and a Ben, Humble Pie, The Mods and most recently his own band, Johnny Warman and the Screaming Jets. At the age of 13 he sang with Maria Callas and Tito Gobbi at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and remembers it being a pivotal moment in regards to what he wanted to do later on in his life.


Steve Barnacle, Bass

Steve has worked with some of the world's greatest musicians, such as Tina Turner, Rick Wakeman, Pete Townsend, Rod Stewart, Fish and most recently, Queen in New York where he depped for John Deacon as they were inaugurated into the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. He recently played for the Bonzo' He's a brilliant World Class musician and an all round great player and song writer too.

 

 

Mickey Simmonds, Keyboards

Mickey is a keyboard virtuoso child prodigy and played with Mike Oldfield, Joan Armatrading, Paul Young's Band, Fish, Camel, The Rutles and The Bonzo's as well as his own accomplished solo career. Absolute genius.

Johnny Marter, Drums

Johnny is an absolute Powerhouse, and often works with Steve Barnacle as one of the tightest rythmn sections in the country. Another brilliant all round musician Johnny was the drummer for Voyager, Mr. Big, Marillion, The SAS Band and Fish .In his first band he was discovered by Chas Chandler and actually met Jimi Hendrix.
 

John Kennard, Guitar

John Kennard took over guitar duties with The Mods after Steve Byrd left the band due to problems with tendons in his wrist. A top session guitarist John played at The White House for President Gerald Ford in his band "The Betty Ford Experience" raising thousands of dollars for great causes.

 

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