Rock Candy - About Us

Ah, tell me, who are you?

Get to know us! Here's a little background on the members of Rock Candy, including random trivia and information you probably didn't need to know...enjoy! (And if you want to e-mail any of us directly, just click on our pics!)

TRACI T. Vocals	MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Steve Perry, Ann Wilson, Joan Jett, Steven Tyler, David Lee Roth, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald FAVORITE BAND: The Who DESERT ISLAND ALBUM: Quadrophenia ZODIAC SIGN: Gemini. And Gemini. GUILTY PLEASURE: Barry Manilow. No, really. Stop laughing. HIDDEN TALENT: Photographic memory EMBARRASSING FACT: Four years of high school marching band. And loved it. WORDS TO LIVE BY: *"Have a good time all* the time. That's my philosophy, Marty."** - Viv Savage, This is Spinal Tap FAVORITE CANDY: Good n' Plenty

Traci began her musical training with the piano at age 4. She has over 20 years of vocal performance experience, from cover bands to choirs to musical theater. She has performed for the Pope; she's sung back-up for an Elvis Presley impersonator; and she's been known to live a secret double life as a lounge singer...but her heart belongs to rock n' roll so she joined up with Rock Candy for the opportunity to wail out some of her favorite classic rock tunes.
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MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Montrose, Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Rush, Kansas, The Who FAVORITE BAND: Dream Theater (like all my favorite bands rolled into one) DESERT ISLAND ALBUM: Collective works of Andrew Dice Clay - or the soundtrack album to Joe Dirt ZODIAC SIGN: Scorpio GUILTY PLEASURE: Over-indulging in things that are really tasty HIDDEN TALENT: I can brush my teeth while taking a leak EMBARRASSING FACT: I'm a bastard WORDS TO LIVE BY: You shouldn't compare yourself to others - they are more screwed up than you think. FAVORITE CANDY: Green M&Ms		MARK BENSON Keys, Guitar, Drums, Vocals

Mark is a multi-talented musician with over 30 years of experience. He's been rockin' on the Sonoma County music scene since 1980, performing in notable local bands such as My Other Car and CounterBalance. We're not exactly sure how he discovered his "hidden talent," but we couldn't be more proud...
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WILL CAMPBELL Guitar, Bass, Vocals	MUSICAL INFLUENCES: Jeff Beck, Rush, Led Zep/Page, Queen/May, ELP, Holdsworth, Yes/Howe, Beethoven, Brahms, Vai, Sabbath/Iommi, Montrose, Dream Theater/Petrucci, The Beatles, Blackmore, Schenker, Jimi, DiMeola, Segovia, Joe Perry... FAVORITE BAND: The Beatles DESERT ISLAND ALBUM: Abbey Road ZODIAC SIGN: Taurus GUILTY PLEASURE: Abba HIDDEN TALENT: Scoring movie soundtracks EMBARRASSING FACT: I cry or tear up during tear-jerker or 'underdog' movies - perhaps it's really nothing to be embarrassed about... WORDS TO LIVE BY: "I Yam What I Yam" or "Take it One Day At A Time" FAVORITE CANDY: Hershey's Semi-Sweet/Dark Chocolate Bar

Will is an accomplished guitarist who has been playing for 28 years, with numerous bands to his credit. Listen closely and you'll hear the reflections of his diverse list of musical influences in his wicked leads and solos. On the rare occasions when he doesn't have guitar in hand, he loves to cook, and to hang out with his dog, Molly, and his two cats, Cleo and Grey.