Last Update: 04.11.2007 13:26

 

Left To Right :

Eddie Jackson (bass) : Born on January 29,1961 in Robstown, Texas. He is married to Teresa and has one child. He likes jet skiing, golf, and has season tickets to major sports venues in Seattle, Washington.


Michael Wilton (guitars) : a.k.a. Whip and/or M.O.T.U. Born on February 23, 1962 in San Fransisco, California. Some of his early influences included the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Mountain, The Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed and the San Fransisco scene. He's married to Kerrie Lynn and has a daughter, Kiriana, and a son, Jazz.
 

Scott Rockenfield (drums) : Born on June 15th, 1963 in Seattle, Washington. He got his first drum kit at the age of 14. He is married to Misty and has 3 children.


Geoff Tate (vocals) : His full name is Geoffrey Wayne Tate. Born on January 14,1959 in Stuttgart, Germany. He has 2 younger sisters. He is married to Susan since 1996 and has 4 daughters and once step-daughter. He graduated from Wilson High School in Tacoma, in June 1977. He likes sailing, mountain climbing, cooking and playing the sax. His favourite performer is Peter Gabriel.

Mike Stone (guitars) : Born on November 30th, 1969. He started "exploring" guitars at the age of five. Played with a lot of band till he became 19. Then he bought a one-way ticket to L.A. Played with Peter Criss, Craig Goldie and Brett Michaels, amongst others. Joined Queensryche in 2003.

Friends of the band

Chris De Garmo (guitars, 1981-1998) : Born on June 14th, 1963 in Wenatchee, Washington. He also recorded with the band during the "Tribe" sessions, in 2003, then recorded song "Justified", which appeared on the "Sign of the times" best-of, released in 2007. He works as a full time pilot.

 

 

 

Kelly Gray (guitars, 1999-2001) : Played in and produced the "Q2k" album. Also appeared on "Live Evolution" live album & DVD. He has produced records for artists the likes of Dokken, Candlebox, Bob Rivers, etc. Formed band "Slave to the System", along with Scott Rockenfield.

 

 

 

Pamela Moore (vocals) : Born in Seattle, Washington. In the early eighties, Pamela had released her two first albums, "Take a look" and "You won't find me there". Appeared in "Operation : Mindcrime" album in 1988, acting as Sister Mary. Featured also in "Operation : Livecrime" and "Live Evolution". She participated in "Operation : Mindcrime II" as well. Toured with the band in Europe, America, Australia and Japan. Her latest album is "Stories from a blue room".

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