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DelRico -Lead Guitar & Vocals DelRico is the guided "freakfunkster" of the band.His style reflects his influences in a mega mix of grooves.
"I like all kinds of music - Rock,Soul,Pop,Hip Hop,Country,Jazz,Latin,Reggae,Classical......brHaving played in over 1,000 groups (being that he is 112 years old - ancient chinese secret!)
He has had musical contacts with Madonna,Paul McCartney,Deelite,Tom Tom Club,Backstreet Boys,Julian Lennon,Blondie,Julian Marley,Erika Badu,just to name a few.DelRico always loves to have a good time with good tunes and good friends."You can always expect a groovy funky time with the boys in Crusher Jones!",says the guitarist.
Paul Slav brDrums Paul is from the East Midlands in the U.K. Paul is influenced by Dave Matthews Band,Joni Mitchell,Manu Katche,Steve White and Vinnie Colaiuta just to name a few.Started playing skins at 13 and went to college for music.It was a family tradiion in the Green home to have music played everywhere being that his father and siblings all are musicians."What I like to see when I´m on stage is the bodys moving",says Paul,"that means I am in control" jokes the drummer.
Chris JamesbrBass & Vocals Chris is widely influenced musically by traveling the globe."Traveling brings out a broader frame of consciousness for me when it comes to creating music".Being bought a ukelele at the age of 5, this instrument interested Chris into becoming a musician.From there on, private lessons at a Music Academy in Bremley - Kent,South of London,Chris is really at peace when he is on stage.Chris also sites Jimi Hendrix and Mark King as his musical influences
Mike Dickinson brVocals & Keyboards Mike is a big fan of many diversive pianists,one for example being Billy Joel."When I was a kid,My parents would constantly play the music of Billy Joel in the car,house,parties,everywhere.I got a real sense of where he was coming from".Mike also points out Stevie Wonder and Scott Joplin as influences.A groovin´piano player and a great singer,Mike hails from Berwick-upon Tweed,that explains why no one can understand a word he says.
Artist Mission
Formed by former Julian Lennon, Deelite guitarist DelRico and former Seal and Rick Astley bassist Chris James. Their sound is Pop Funk Rock with a house -hip hop groove.Crusher Jones has just released their debut C.D. "Crusher Jones" and has played a handful of shows in the South of Spain. Crusher Jones is an amazing group with a very cool fresh sound for all ages. We are now looking for representation .If interested.
Music Influences
Jamiriqoai,Red Hot Chili Peppers,James Brown,Prince,Rick James,Beatles,Led Zepplin,Yes
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