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"Big
Pinky" has been in it's present form for
nearly ten years. Glen "Pinky"
Pingston, is the originator of the group. The Band's mission is to provide
good solid dance music from the 50's, 60's and 70's. People of all ages
enjoy dancing and singing along to the "Oldies".
All of the members of "Big Pinky"
grew up playing in bands when most of these songs were first released,
so we can reproduce that unique
sound. I hope you read the individual band member bio's, so you can
appreciate the musical heritage incorporated in this "Rock'n
Roll Band".
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Mark
Amsdill - Tenor
and Baritone Sax, Backup Vocals, Percussion
Mark
is from Dexter, MI. and started his music career, playing in the
school band and continued with the Sindells (a local rock group
in the 60's). Mark has been with Big Pinky for approximately 10
years and gives the band that powerful saxophone sound, so present
in old rock'n roll.
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Nick Bauder - Bass
Guitar
Nick
is originally from New York and started his music career, playing
the New York resort circuit. Nick played bass with "Susie
and the Nobels" and "Little Ray and the Blazers".
Nick is a versatile musician and currently plays bass for "The
Riverside Big Band" as well as "Big Pinky". Nick
has been with Big Pinky for approximately 10 years.
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Ric Mayer - Lead Guitar, Backup Vocals
Ric
is originally from Milford, MI. Ric's music career, started in
school band and continued with numerous rock bands until he joined
Big Pinky 10 years ago. Ric is an important part of the band and
contributes great lead guitar as well as vocal harmony. On occasion
Ric will give Pinky a break and belt out a great lead vocal.
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Pat Peck - Drums
Pat
is from Ann Arbor, MI. and has been a member of several local bands,
everything from Rock, Country, New Wave and Blues. Pat has been
with Big Pinky for approximately 5 years. |
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Glen
"Pinky" Pingston - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Glen
is originally from Milford, MI. and started his music career, playing
in the school band. Glen has taught drums and guitar and writes
music. Early in his music career he was in the "El Cobras",
a local band from Milford. The "El Cobras" played with
such notables as "The Rolling Stones", "Dave Clark
Five", "Four Seasons", and "Mitch Rider".
The "El Cobras" also backed up Paul Anka, Del Shannon,
Barbara Lewis, Tony Clark and Gino Washington.
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Kevin
"Junior" Rhodes - Keyboard, Backup Vocals, Percussion
Kevin
is from Ann Arbor, MI and the youngest member of the band, hence
the middle name. Kevin is a music major out of the University of
West Virginia. Kevin brings a wealth of energy and enthusiasm to
the group and helps with the musical arrangements. The majority
of the band members have served in the military and Kevin wrote
a song honoring the women and men of the armed forces of America.
P.S. We are still waiting for him to dust off his old trombone.
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If
you or your organization are interested in hiring us for an event and
would like more
information, please e-mail us at info@bigpinky.com
or feel free to call us at (734) 426-2374
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