Chalice progressive rock music band

STEPHANIE STRINGER - vocals,acoustic guitar and piano

Stephanie Stringer

Session singer and classically trained pianist, Worked as a session singer on various commercial projects including work with Bill Legend of T.Rex and Miles Kingston - Barney Bates. Written and sung on various jingles - musical stings for commercial radio. Worked as a singer/pianist in Sweden where she still has a following. Currently working with well-respected musicians in the area performing at large functions and parties. Still sngs in a combo on the jazz circuit and co-writes blues/jazz material. Since joining in 2001, Steph has contributed enormously to the compositions, both with lyrics and music. Loves the challenge of Chalice and looks forward to promoting the endless possibilities with the band i.e. theatrical/large venues etc.

ROB PEARCE- keyboards

Rob Pearce

Keyboard player and composer although originally a guitarist then bass player. Transferred to keyboards, partly because of a long term desire, and also, he could not find a keyboard player who wanted to play this type of material. Played keyboards and bass with The Symbols (a sixties and seventies chart band) and The New Vaudeville Jazz Band, but main activity has been composing.

Equipment list:
Roland XP50 fitted with "Keyboards of the 60's & 70's" expansion card
Roland JP8000 Synthesiser.
EMU Classic Keys.
Roland AX-1 controller.
Stagg Acoustic Guitars .
Samson 16:2 mixer.
Behringer DSP1000P effects.

RICK WILLS- drums and percussion.

Rick Wills

Co-founder of Chalice and long time friend of Rob Pearce. Has been playing drums since he was 9 years old,inspired by the instrumental “FootTapper” by the Shadows (and the precise,drumming of Brian Bennett). Developed a liking for modern jazz by the age of thirteen, and influenced by the many great players of the time. Played in numerous bands in and around Essex (anything from strict-tempo to hard rock),with no particular claim to fame, just the enjoyment of playing. Met Rob Pearce during the 70’s when the seeds of Chalice were first sown. Admired for his ability to make sense of the various time and dynamic changes in the bands music.

Equipment list:
Customised Hayman 7 piece drum kit.
Sabian and Paiste cymbals.
Gibraltar double bass drum pedal.

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