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STEVE MARTIN is the lead singer of The Left Banke. The versatility
of Steve's voice, demonstrated on such soft, haunting tunes as "Pretty Ballerina," and on such
strong, penetrating numbers as "Lazy Day" has earned for Steve recognition as one of the best
vocalists in the business. Although Steve doesn't normally play instruments on stage, he
happens to be a terrific drummer and electric bass player. Along with George and Mike, Steve is
an avid composer, two of his songs being "Haven't Got the Nerve" and "Lazy Day." |
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MIKE BROWN is responsible for the Banke's first two hits, "Walk
Away Renee" and "Pretty Ballerina." The son of a well-known concert violinist, Mike had many
years of training in classical piano, and this training has showed itself through the Baroque
sound that The Left Banke made so popular. Mike's love of clavichords, harpsichords, and other
seldom used keyboard instruments is one of the many things that have made The Left Banke as
unique a group as it is. An amiable young man, Mike is the group's innovator, with an
insistence on quality and perfection in The Left Banke's materials and performances. |
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TOM FINN (short for Thomas James Finn) plays bass guitar, and
sometimes takes over lead vocal parts during the Banke's live performances. Before becoming
one of The Left Banke, Tom was lead vocalist in several less well-known groups, and his voice
comprises the second harmony part in the Banke's arrangements. A real showman on stage (Tom
holds what is probably the world's record for the number of tambourines broken during a single
tour), Tom is quite shy, but well-spoken and very intelligent. A restless fellow, Tom hates
being in one place for too long a time, but prefers New York and Hollywood over the other
places he has visited with The Left Banke. |
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GEORGE JUSTO FABIO CAMERON, JR. is a native of London, England.
Since arriving in the States nine years ago, George has lived in New York City, where he has an
apartment. George is the Banke's drummer, and his voice provides third harmony in vocals.
Having established himself as a composer (several of George's songs appear on the first Left
Banke album), George would like to continue in music, most likely as a lyricist. George's
cooperative nature and his contagious smile make him a most likeable fellow to be around. |
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RICHARD DAVID BRAND (better known as "Rick") is the lead guitarist
and chief morale keeper for the group. Known for his optimistic nature and his articulate way
of expressing his feelings. Rick has been playing guitar for only about two years. Before
taking up the guitar, however, Rick made his mark as one of the finest banjo players in the
country by winning a nation-wide banjo competition. Rick's present pet project is to master the
sitar, and he spends many hours practicing the instrument in his Manhattan apartment.
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