WARRIOR are a hard working 4 piece classis rock covers band  who did their first gig in May 2007 at the Don Hotel in Swinton and what a place that was anyboby who knows it will understand what i mean. Initially the band started as a 3 piece hard rock band doing a couple of pub gigs a month but as with most things in life we moved on from this and decided to introduce a fourth member  buy a bigger PA and light show and start doing clubs  pubs rallies or anywhere else that wanted Warrior to play. We also decided to  lighten the set catering  for a wider audience although wanting to remain a rock band  just a bit more commercial keeping the heavier rock stuff  for the venues that request it.

 

 

 

             Mark  Front Man/ Bass Player                    

 

I started playing bass in a band called New Revival a big club band in the 80's .The drummer Nigel ''Skidder'' was the original drummer , I remember the  original members of Revival turning up at a gig once at Rotherham trades club it was like the Traveling Wilburys turning up  they were very complementary and liked the band that was back in  97 . Some time later when we'd tired of wearing shiny shirts and doing Elvis covers ''skidder'' ever the showman turned the band in to Tiger Feet a full on  make up and costumes glam rock band who are still going today with the original singer ''Woody'' a good mate of mine .From tiger feet I became a founder member of  Rock legacy band who did very well on the rock club circuit .I left Rock legacy to marry Lianne who is now our manager agent and promoter.  I took some time out for a couple of years and then joined a  band called Rampage  after that we decided to form our own 3 piece band doing small pub gigs once a month  in 2007 . From there Warrior has grown to peform at bigger and better venues and we are now the 4 piece band which you will hopefully be coming to see soon.

 

 

 Ampeg SVT 4 pro head with an Ampeg 8X10 cabinet

 I use a Marshall silver jubilee 4x10 cab for smaller venues.

 

I  have  2 guitars  my original Sting ray 3 EQ in black with a birds eye maple neck, which I've had for years and a new USA standard Fender Jazz in sunburst with rose wood finger board which is my new gigging bass.

 

 

 

 

 

After growing up listening to all kinds of music (mainly country) my first experience playing live was with country rock band HOG WILD at the tender age of 15! After moving to Yorkshire two years later I have since been involved in numerous projects ever since. Original indie with WISEACRE, Classic Rock with GUNS N OATCAKES and ROCK LEGACY, Pop/soul/dance with FREE SPIRITS and indie rock covers with VERSATONIC.

I use a 4 peice Tama Star Classic drum kit with sabian and zildgan cymbals and an EXTREMELY COMFY Roc n drum throne!

 

 

 

 

 

                                                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul first picked up the guitar whilst in primary school.  He then put it down again when he reached secondary school!!  After hearing bands like Free, Led Zep, AC/DC, he decided he should have another try, and so in his mid-teens made another concerted effort to try to learn the guitar…….and is still trying now!! 

Paul’s influences are Kossoff, Slash, SRV, Clapton, Gary Moore, and too many more to mention. 

Paul has been in a number of blues and rock bands since the early 90’s such as Smokestack Blues and MPG band.  He joined Warrior in May 2011 

 

 

 

 

Mr John Beatie!  Guitar

 

Since first picking up a classical acoustic at the age of 7 and later taking lessons from ex SOB/Saxon guitarist Chris Morris, John hasn't spent much time without a guitar attached to him. Heavily influenced by SRV,Moore,Gibbons,Knopfler,Gilmour,Gallagher,Andy Powell and Ted Turner.....John has played in a number of local rockbands including ESP, Jagged, Animate ,Santa Cruz, Ransum and the Harry Coffey band . John plays Peavey Wolfgangs, Fender and Blade Strats, Line6 and Epiphone amps, Morley, Boss and EH effects,Milky Coffee and Regal King Size. 

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                 Lianne Lights sound promotions and manager

 

 

 

 

 I started doing sound and occasionaly the lights for Guns n Oatcakes about 12 years ago after getting chucked in at the deep end with only 3 days notice. I quickly learned and still am learning today.  In the time i worked with the Oatcakes i was also lucky enough to get to do the sound for Alcatrez on a couple of occasions.

         My family and i set a new band up called Viper  i did the sound and lights for the band and whilst trying to make it a success learnt new things along the way.

        A short while later Rock Legacy was formed and this is where i met Mark the bass player although i didnt do sound or lights on a regular basis for the band i did help out.

       Mark and i decided to Warrior togetherin 2007. My role mainly involves Sound Lights Gig bookings confriming venues and getting the lads to the right venues on time.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                       EX  Warrior Members!    

 

I began performing by playing with local bands and organising concerts and events at school. Warrior is my first professional position as a guitarist and my time with the band has been valuable, informative and thoroughly enjoyable. It is with great regret that I must leave the band in August 2011 due to studying commitments but I am sure they will continue to bring their great show to many people for many years to come and I look forward to supporting them in the future. They will be sadly missed!     

 

                             

                                                                                                     

Steve Rowlands aka Stevie thunder was a valued member of Warrior for over 2 years. Sadly due to work commitments and personal reasons steve left Warrior. The band where sad to see him go as he was always a reliable hard working team player nutty as a fruit cake and game for a laugh with im sure one of  the biggest drum kits around. Steve has now joined a band called Mutz Nutz so if you get chance go see them check them out i hear they are very good.  

     

 

 

Jack Rowe was a member of warrior for a year and half. Jack left Warrior in March 2011 to go to Eygpt  to play in a band over there and who can blame him?? Jack was a great asset to the band with his amazing guitar playing fantastic solos and incredibly high vocals a very taleneted musician who im sure will go far in the future. Jack is back in sunny England now and doing various projects main one being Deviance a rock duo.