THE BAND
JEFF ADAMS
JEFF ADAMS-
Guitarist/songwriter Jeff Adams hails from the DC area, and now thrives in the West Florida music scene.
Credits of note:
-Capitol/EMI recording artist (Face Dancer) - 2 successful albums recorded in L.A., London.
-Joined and toured with Kim Simmons/Savoy Brown (Decca Records)
-Toured and shared lead guitar duties with the great Les Dudek (CBS Records)
-Lead guitarist and writer for Starkey Drive (I-95 Records)
-Writer, producer, performed all instrumentation on his solo album "Death by 1000 Lics" (KJ Productions)
-Co-founder, co-writer and lead guitarist for Smashbox Symphony (ARK Productions)
-Inducted in to the Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame 2017
-Jeff has been written up in both Guitar Player and Guitar World Magazines.
JOHN WEST LEAD VOCALIST
currently living and performing in South West Florida, living in Sarasota, joining writing partner Jeff Adams performing with “Smashbox Symphony”. Smashbox released an album in 2013. The band is also currently performing a very special musical celebration of David Bowie’s career and influence on modern music As a performer John has worked and shared the stage with a wonderful collection of history making artists including, Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople), Ronny Montrose, Earl Slick (David Bowie/ John Lennon), The New York Dolls, Cheap Trick, Brian Auger, Manfred Mann, Savoy Brown, Nils Lofgren, Jeff Golub (Billy Squire/Rod Stewart), The Producers, and many others along the way including some great east coast regional bands Vanessa, Voices and Vision over the years. “ I look forward to the next adventure, from Smashbox to Life on Mars!!! “. JW
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JOHN WEST
JOHN WEST LEAD VOCALIST
currently living and performing in South West Florida, living in Sarasota, joining writing partner Jeff Adams performing with “Smashbox Symphony”. Smashbox released an album in 2013. The band is also currently performing a very special musical celebration of David Bowie’s career and influence on modern music As a performer John has worked and shared the stage with a wonderful collection of history making artists including, Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople), Ronny Montrose, Earl Slick (David Bowie/ John Lennon), The New York Dolls, Cheap Trick, Brian Auger, Manfred Mann, Savoy Brown, Nils Lofgren, Jeff Golub (Billy Squire/Rod Stewart), The Producers, and many others along the way including some great east coast regional bands Vanessa, Voices and Vision over the years. “ I look forward to the next adventure, from Smashbox to Life on Mars!!! “. JW
JOHN WEST - LEAD VOCALIST
From Philadelpia, currently living and performing in South West Florida, living in Sarasota, joining writing partner Jeff Adams performing with “Smashbox Symphony”. Smashbox released an album in 2013. The band is also currently performing a very special musical celebration of David Bowie’s career and influence on modern music As a performer John has worked and shared the stage with a wonderful collection of history making artists including, Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople), Ronny Montrose, Earl Slick (David Bowie/ John Lennon), The New York Dolls, Cheap Trick, Brian Auger, Manfred Mann, Savoy Brown, Nils Lofgren, Jeff Golub (Billy Squire/Rod Stewart), The Producers, and many others along the way including some great east coast regional bands Vanessa, Voices and Vision over the years. “ I look forward to the next adventure, from Smashbox to Life on Mars!!! “. JW
JOHN BARRETT
RON PRINCE
JOHN BARRET- DRUMS VOCALS
John Barret's musical, drumming journey is a testament to the power and magic of great grooves. From his early days, John has been all about crafting grooves that make you want to move … keeping that heartbeat steady and that backbeat strong. Drawing inspiration from the rhythmic masters of Omar Hakim, Kenny Aronoff, Woody Woodmansey, Steve Gadd, Ash Soan and Steve Ferrone, John has shared the opening stages with icons like Cheap Trick, Billy Idol, Styx, Jason Isbell, Yellowmann, and Ziggy Marley. John has also been the drumming cornerstone of bands like The Jay Matthes Band, The Zach Pietrini Band, In Black 'n White Reggae, and The US Project. Currently John, along with his Smashbox Symphony bandmates, is honoring the greatness of David Bowie and loving the ride.
RON PRINCE- bass,vocals With years of experience live and in the studio, Ron Prince brings a level of professionalism and style that serious bands often look for. In addition, Ron has been a main vocalist for several cover and original bands playing venues from Philadelphia to NYC. He also has performed the last 7 years in Europe doing large festivals and venues throughout Northern Italy. With strong vocals and a commanding bass sound, Ron helps set the foundation for a dynamic rhythm section that drives the band.
RON PRINCE- BASS,VOCALS
With years of experience live and in the studio, Ron Prince brings a level of professionalism and style that serious bands often look for. In addition, Ron has been a main vocalist for several cover and original bands playing venues from Philadelphia to NYC. He also has performed the last 7 years in Europe doing large festivals and venues throughout Northern Italy. With strong vocals and a commanding bass sound, Ron helps set the foundation for a dynamic rhythm section that drives the band.
RON PRINCE- bass,vocals With years of experience live and in the studio, Ron Prince brings a level of professionalism and style that serious bands often look for. In addition, Ron has been a main vocalist for several cover and original bands playing venues from Philadelphia to NYC. He also has performed the last 7 years in Europe doing large festivals and venues throughout Northern Italy. With strong vocals and a commanding bass sound, Ron helps set the foundation for a dynamic rhythm section that drives the band.
RON PRINCE- BASS,VOCALS
With years of experience live and in the studio, Ron Prince brings a level of professionalism and style that serious bands often look for. In addition, Ron has been a main vocalist for several cover and original bands playing venues from Philadelphia to NYC. He also has performed the last 7 years in Europe doing large festivals and venues throughout Northern Italy. With strong vocals and a commanding bass sound, Ron helps set the foundation for a dynamic rhythm section that drives the band.
TERRY FRITZ
TERRY FRITTS- SAX, FLUTES
keyboards- Terry brings over 30 years experience to the band, performing many different genres to include jazz, rock, progressive funk and Motown. Most recently, Terry was in a band called The Regular Guys that opened for several major artists, including The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Leon Russel, Buddy Guy, and Johnny Winter. He has even performed as a solo feature artist at Busch Gardens Tampa. More recently Terry joined forces with Jeff Adams by joining Jeff's original project 'Brake Fail', and is now excited to be a part of Smashbox Symphony to complete this most talented group of musicians and singers.
JOHN BARRET- DRUMS/VOCALS John's musical, drumming journey is a testament to the power and magic of great grooves. From his early days, John has been all about crafting grooves that make you want to move … keeping that heartbeat steady and that backbeat strong. Drawing inspiration from the rhythmic masters of Omar Hakim, Kenny Aronoff, Woody Woodmansey, Steve Gadd, Ash Soan and Steve Ferrone, John has shared the opening stages with icons like Cheap Trick, Billy Idol, Styx, Jason Isbell, Yellowmann, and Ziggy Marley. John has also been the drumming cornerstone of bands like The Jay Matthes Band, The Zach Pietrini Band, In Black 'n White Reggae, and The US Project. Currently John, along with his Smashbox Symphony bandmates, is honoring the greatness of David Bowie and loving the ride.
JOHN BARRET- DRUMS VOCALS
John Barrett's musical, drumming journey is a testament to the power and magic of great grooves. From his early days, John has been all about crafting grooves that make you want to move … keeping that heartbeat steady and that backbeat strong. Drawing inspiration from the rhythmic masters of Omar Hakim, Kenny Aronoff, Woody Woodmansey, Steve Gadd, Ash Soan and Steve Ferrone, John has shared the opening stages with icons like Cheap Trick, Billy Idol, Styx, Jason Isbell, Yellowmann, and Ziggy Marley. John has also been the drumming cornerstone of bands like The Jay Matthes Band, The Zach Pietrini Band, In Black 'n White Reggae, and The US Project. Currently John, along with his Smashbox Symphony bandmates, is honoring the greatness of David Bowie and loving the ride.
RON PRINCE- BASS,VOCALS
With years of experience live and in the studio, Ron Prince brings a level of professionalism and style that serious bands often look for. In addition, Ron has been a main vocalist for several cover and original bands playing venues from Philadelphia to NYC. He also has performed the last 7 years in Europe doing large festivals and venues throughout Northern Italy. With strong vocals and a commanding bass sound, Ron helps set the foundation for a dynamic rhythm section that drives the band.
RON PRINCE- BASS/VOCALS
With years of experience live and in the studio, Ron Prince brings a level of professionalism and style that serious bands often look for. In addition, Ron has been a main vocalist for several cover and original bands playing venues from Philadelphia to NYC. He also has performed the last 7 years in Europe doing large festivals and venues throughout Northern Italy. With strong vocals and a commanding bass sound, Ron helps set the foundation for a dynamic rhythm section that drives the band.
John West lead vocalist currently living and performing in South West Florida, living in Sarasota, joining writing partner Jeff Adams performing with “Smashbox Symphony”. Smashbox released an album in 2013. The band is also currently performing a very special musical celebration of David Bowie’s career and influence on modern music As a performer John has worked and shared the stage with a wonderful collection of history making artists including, Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople), Ronny Montrose, Earl Slick (David Bowie/ John Lennon), The New York Dolls, Cheap Trick, Brian Auger, Manfred Mann, Savoy Brown, Nils Lofgren, Jeff Golub (Billy Squire/Rod Stewart), The Producers, and many others along the way including some great east coast regional bands Vanessa, Voices and Vision over the years. “ I look forward to the next adventure, from Smashbox to Life on Mars!!! “. JW
Capitol/EMI recording artist and Hall of Fame guitarist/songwriter, Jeff Adams hails from the DC area, and currently resides in Florida. Jeff’s writing, arranging and performing talents are aired on both mainstream and internet radio. Album credits include his publicly regaled solo album Death By 1000 Lics, studio (LA and London) and two albums by the Baltimore-based, international hard rock band Face Dancer (Capital/EMI), crowds of up to 10,000 people witnessed Jeff’s musical coming of age. While Jeff is characterized by his peers as a humble guitar virtuoso on stage, he feels equally as fortunate off the stage to have a wonderful close-knit family in Florida, where he thrives in the West Florida music scene. During Jeff’s time in LA in the ‘80s, he subsequently toured with Savoy Brown (Decca records) following a gracious invite by Kim Simmonds. Later while in LA, Jeff happily agreed to join Les Dudek’s band (CBS records), as he was well-aware of Les’s collaborations with Boz Scaggs, Steve Miller, Cher, Stevie Nicks, and others. More recently, but back in the Baltimore area, Jeff proudly accepted his induction in to The Maryland Entertainment Hall Of Fame (MEHOF), and co-founded the band Smashbox Symphony with singer/partner John West. Jeff is excited about continuing to write for, and perform in, Smashbox Symphony alongside such talented friends
JEFF ADAMS- Capitol/EMI recording artist and Hall of Fame guitarist/songwriter, Jeff Adams hails from the DC area, and currently resides in Florida. Jeff’s writing, arranging and performing talents are aired on both mainstream and internet radio. Album credits include his publicly regaled solo album Death By 1000 Lics, studio (LA and London) and two albums by the Baltimore-based, international hard rock band Face Dancer (Capital/EMI), crowds of up to 10,000 people witnessed Jeff’s musical coming of age. While Jeff is characterized by his peers as a humble guitar virtuoso on stage, he feels equally as fortunate off the stage to have a wonderful close-knit family in Florida, where he thrives in the West Florida music scene. During Jeff’s time in LA in the ‘80s, he subsequently toured with Savoy Brown (Decca records) following a gracious invite by Kim Simmonds. Later while in LA, Jeff happily agreed to join Les Dudek’s band (CBS records), as he was well-aware of Les’s collaborations with Boz Scaggs, Steve Miller, Cher, Stevie Nicks, and others. More recently, but back in the Baltimore area, Jeff proudly accepted his induction in to The Maryland Entertainment Hall Of Fame (MEHOF), and co-founded the band Smashbox Symphony with singer/partner John West. Jeff is excited about continuing to write for, and perform in, Smashbox Symphony alongside such talented friends.
John West lead vocalist currently living and performing in South West Florida, living in Sarasota, joining writing partner Jeff Adams performing with “Smashbox Symphony”. Smashbox released an album in 2013. The band is also currently performing a very special musical celebration of David Bowie’s career and influence on modern music As a performer John has worked and shared the stage with a wonderful collection of history making artists including, Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople), Ronny Montrose, Earl Slick (David Bowie/ John Lennon), The New York Dolls, Cheap Trick, Brian Auger, Manfred Mann, Savoy Brown, Nils Lofgren, Jeff Golub (Billy Squire/Rod Stewart), The Producers, and many others along the way including some great east coast regional bands Vanessa, Voices and Vision over the years. “ I look forward to the next adventure, from Smashbox to Life on Mars!!! “. JW
John West lead vocalist currently living and performing in South West Florida, living in Sarasota, joining writing partner Jeff Adams performing with “Smashbox Symphony”. Smashbox released an album in 2013. The band is also currently performing a very special musical celebration of David Bowie’s career and influence on modern music As a performer John has worked and shared the stage with a wonderful collection of history making artists including, Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople), Ronny Montrose, Earl Slick (David Bowie/ John Lennon), The New York Dolls, Cheap Trick, Brian Auger, Manfred Mann, Savoy Brown, Nils Lofgren, Jeff Golub (Billy Squire/Rod Stewart), The Producers, and many others along the way including some great east coast regional bands Vanessa, Voices and Vision over the years. “ I look forward to the next adventure, from Smashbox to Life on Mars!!! “. JW