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.