Band Members:
Ron Bozzi -
(Bass, Vocals, Guitar)
The founding father of The Fanatics and the visionary with a dream to
seek out three like-minded Fanatics . Ron has toured the U.S. and Canada
with a number of bands, but prefers the Detroit audiences and putting
the Bozzi into the Bozzi/Ledbetter songwriting team. Ron looks forward
to a musical future completely devoid of any manual labor.
Jay Ledbetter – ( Rhythm Guitar,
Keyboard, Vocals)
The Fanatics only Eastsider, originally hails from the Dearborn Area,
Jay plays rhythm guitar, keyboard and sings. He’s also half of the Bozzi/Ledbetter
songwriting team. His arsenal of guitars favors the Rickenbacker that
supports Dr. Ledbetter’s formula:
Vintage sound + raw edge = solid foundation / warped mind.
Josh Rockwell – (Lead Guitar)
Prior to moving to the Detroit area and joining The Fanatics, Josh
played guitar for several bands based in Atlanta, GA with soul and
blues-rock influences. He played and toured Georgia and the Southeast
for many years. Josh is a seasoned player and looks forward to blasting
his listening audience with blues-rock riffs that take no prisoners.
Lynne Bradley – (Drums, Vocals)
Lynne is a self taught/natural who has 26 years of playing experience.
Starting at the age of 3 with a sauce pan lid and a wooden spoon, to
beating up the arms of a Lazy Boy chair playing Hawaii Five-O. She has
played with several bands and had an 8 yr. stay with The Sierra Band
over the years. She plays a 7 pc. Tama drum set and is happy to be apart
of The Fanatics and the driving force behind the music.
Bob Card – (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals)
Prior to relocating to Detroit in 1981, Bob took to music at a very
young age
in his native New York. "Once I saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan that was
it
for me, it hit a nerve that still reverberates to this day."
Bob is a self taught guitarist who prides himself of the influences of
Lennon and Harrison. He plays a right handed guitar; however he plays
upside down, left handed and backwards; making him unique. He has played
with various Detroit bands such as Mixed Nuts, Milagro and most recent
Bella Red. Bob recently joined The Fanatics and they look forward to his
contributions in the songwriting, playing, singing and musical talents.
His guitars of choice, Rickenbacker 36012V64,
Gretsch Tennessee Rose and custom built 50'S Strat by Berkley
Music Company's Luthier Mark Balash.
Sample Tracks:
Demo, part 1 |
Demo, part 2
Background:
The Fanatics are a well-rounded,
diverse rock and roll band with each member contributing unique style,
songwriting skills, and showmanship. Their extensive song list includes
artists such as The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Wilson Picket, Eric
Clapton, Cheap Trick, and styles in between.
They have performed locally and around the surrounding Detroit
Metropolitan area over the years that include the Detroit Motor City
Casino, Detroit Yacht Club, Woodward Dream Cruise as well as the
Downriver Cruie Kickoff Benefit Dinner for the University of Michigan
Hospital. From private parties to wedding receptions. the Fanatics play
diverse crowds and enjoy blasting the listening audience with classic
rock and roll songs that take no prisoners.
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