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Jack, Bud, Tom, Smoke, Eric lead guitar rhythm guitar drums bass guitar keys
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Jack Schaeffer A native of Upper Pottsgrove, PA, where he still lives. Jack began playing in 1966; besides guitar he ‘dabbles’ on bass, keys and sax. His favorite instrument? His vintage Hagstrom Impala, which he plays regularly with the band. Jack’s favorite “other” band? Alive in Christ. He loves fixing broken musical gear, and is really good at it! He says “I am having the time of my life!”
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Buddy Frederick A native of Harrison, NJ; lives in Boyertown, PA. Buddy began playing guitar at 17. His favorite instrument is a ‘65 Fender Stratocaster (nice!). His favorite band other than the Left Edge is the Beatles. When not playing with the band, Buddy can be found flying an ultralight or playing golf. When asked for a favorite historic figure, he answered “Marilyn Monroe.” Hmm. Thoughts: “Be yourself, enjoy the ride. Love is all you need. And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”
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Tom Freed Tom is from Limerick, PA. Tom began playing drums at age 10, and played throughout high school. His favorite instrument is his Pearl drum set which is the set he plays on the road. Tom grew up with the Beatles and likes the music of Maroon 5, Third Eye Blind and Collective Soul. Hobbies other than drumming include motorcycles, biking, exercise, and his Mazda.
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Smoky Panepinto Originally from Spring Mount, he lives in Perkiomenville, PA. Smoke began playing bass in 8th grade when his brother’s band needed a bass player. Smoky thought he played keyboard also until he heard Eric. He also plays the harmonica and a bit of guitar. Favorite instrument? A B-3 played through a Leslie speaker. Favorite band? Whoever Stevie Winwood is playing with. Smoky’s hobbies include classic cars and playing in the band at church. “Failure is not an option.” “It is just a flesh wound!”
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Eric Stimmler Born and raised in Philadelphia...now lives in Gilbertsville, PA. Eric began playing keys in elementary school. They played 1 song, but played it well—Freebird. Eric's favorite band (other than the Left Edge) is Lynyrd Skynyrd. Eric’s favorite instrument is a vintage Wurlitzer electric piano. He also plays some drums, guitar and “a little” harmonica. His hobbies include horses and dirt bikes. “Life is a journey, not a destination.”
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