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Dennis Dove
Drummer & Lead Vocals
My musical journey started at the age 10 when I began playing and singing in church.
Later in my high school days in Lancaster, CA I further my talent as a member of a variety
of rock and soul bands. In 1978 I picked up my childhood roots and relocated to San Jose
CA along with my guitarist friend, Oliver Harris and brother Myron Dove (played with
Santana). With me on drums and vocals along with Oliver on guitar and vocals, our band
the Tear Magnets, experienced considerable success and a critically-acclaimed CD
earning loyal fans worldwide.
Working with groups such as Ike & The Cold Bloods, Kaye Bohler, JC Smith, Pearl Alley,
Red Archibald, John Garcia, Johnny Nitro, Lara Price, Stan Erhart, Amy Lou Blues, John
Lee Hooker Sr, Kid Andersen, Mighty Mike Schermer, Curtis Lawson, Drake Levin and
Johnny Fabulous. Also sharing the same stage with Chicago finest, Chico Banks, Pistol
Pete, Willie big eyes Smith, Larry Williams, Sharon Lewis, Bob Stroger and Little Chris.
Opening for numerous bands such as Pete Esdovedo, War, Triumph, Ronnie Montrose,
Y & T, just to name a few. I still lead my own rhythm and blues band The Dennis Dove Band
and RBXpress. Music is my passion
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He started playing at the age of 12 when Myron Dove (Dennis brother)
showed him the chords to a song he had written, he took it from there.
Learning popular songs off the radio and his older sister's record collection.
This encompassed everything from rock to Motown, his diversification
continued when Myron came home with a new genre called "jazz-rock" which introduced
him to the sounds of Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Stanley
Clarke, soon followed by Larry Carlton and Robben Ford. His love of these
forms of music continues to this day, but he is generally a pop music fan at heart.
He has played in numerous cover bands including: "The Jive hounds" a Santa
Cruz based funk band,"Cover Story" with singer/songwriter Katy Clare,"Velvet Plum" with
singer/songwriter Lara Price and an early version of "The Lara Price Blues Band"
Dennis Dove on drums and Stuart Horton on guitar.
Oliver has recorded and/or played with: Rick Latham, Tony Williams, Bernard Purdie,
Zigaboo Modeliste, Rodney Franklin, Tony Lindsay, John Wedemeyer,
Kevin Gilbert, Robert Ferris, Tim Bogert, Paul Gilbert, Jimmy Degrasso, Vernon Black ,
Billy Johnson, and Volker Strifler. He plays a wide variety of styles ranging
from jazz to rock to funk and loves music in general.
showed him the chords to a song he had written, he took it from there.
Learning popular songs off the radio and his older sister's record collection.
This encompassed everything from rock to Motown, his diversification
continued when Myron came home with a new genre called "jazz-rock" which introduced
him to the sounds of Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Stanley
Clarke, soon followed by Larry Carlton and Robben Ford. His love of these
forms of music continues to this day, but he is generally a pop music fan at heart.
He has played in numerous cover bands including: "The Jive hounds" a Santa
Cruz based funk band,"Cover Story" with singer/songwriter Katy Clare,"Velvet Plum" with
singer/songwriter Lara Price and an early version of "The Lara Price Blues Band"
Dennis Dove on drums and Stuart Horton on guitar.
Oliver has recorded and/or played with: Rick Latham, Tony Williams, Bernard Purdie,
Zigaboo Modeliste, Rodney Franklin, Tony Lindsay, John Wedemeyer,
Kevin Gilbert, Robert Ferris, Tim Bogert, Paul Gilbert, Jimmy Degrasso, Vernon Black ,
Billy Johnson, and Volker Strifler. He plays a wide variety of styles ranging
from jazz to rock to funk and loves music in general.
Pops has been playing music his whole life. Daycare was
spent in a music store where his mother returned to work after his father was
sent abroad in the military. After a twenty year career in the high tech
computer industry, Mike entered the music world as a bass player and
hasn't looked back. Mike has been on the bay area music scene for over
15 years and has been hired by the best in the business. Rusty Zinn,
Andy Santana, John Nemeth, Chris "Kid" Andersen, Mighty Mike Schermer,
R.J. Mischo, Bob Welsh, Steve Freund, and is currently a member of the
Charlie Musselwhite Band. Mike continues to nurture other musicians by
hosting a pro blues jam in Sunnyvale (Murphy's Law), CA for the last 7 years.
spent in a music store where his mother returned to work after his father was
sent abroad in the military. After a twenty year career in the high tech
computer industry, Mike entered the music world as a bass player and
hasn't looked back. Mike has been on the bay area music scene for over
15 years and has been hired by the best in the business. Rusty Zinn,
Andy Santana, John Nemeth, Chris "Kid" Andersen, Mighty Mike Schermer,
R.J. Mischo, Bob Welsh, Steve Freund, and is currently a member of the
Charlie Musselwhite Band. Mike continues to nurture other musicians by
hosting a pro blues jam in Sunnyvale (Murphy's Law), CA for the last 7 years.
Franky Ramos started playing as a kid, with 50 yrs on the sax. The man is just bad' open
for Louis Prima in the late sixty's & early seventy's & shared the same stages as Ray
Charles just to name a few. Great working with him.
for Louis Prima in the late sixty's & early seventy's & shared the same stages as Ray
Charles just to name a few. Great working with him.
Johnny Cat started playing guitar 20 years ago, the Blues made him famous,
with a lot of well known bands. He plays a wide variety of styles ranging from
jazz to rock to funk and loves music in general. Great having him in the band!
with a lot of well known bands. He plays a wide variety of styles ranging from
jazz to rock to funk and loves music in general. Great having him in the band!
Oliver Harris Lead
Guitar and Vocals
Guitar and Vocals
Mike 'Pops' Phillips
Bass and vocals
Bass and vocals
Franky Ramos Sax and Vocals
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