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R&B All Stars

since circa 1978
In the early 80’s this group evolved from the band R+B Delivery which featured; Jason Hoover; vocal Bob Kidd; bass Jim Harmata: gtr. Al Davidson : B3 Rick Hill: drums Al Lynch: trpt. and vocals John Pearson: Tenor At the time I had a small studio and we were recording original instrumental material. The project was originally called Champion and included: Russ Marsland: gtr Glen Blackford; :bass Ken Boychuck; keyboards Rick Gittens: drums Colin Weinmaster: trombone Kim Nishikawara: tenor Mark Akerstream: vocal Soon after that Jason, Bob and Jim left R+B Delivery and both bands combined for the original R+B Allstar line up: Russ Marsland Dave Taylor Al Davidson Rick Hill John Pearson Colin Weinmaster Bill Ward: trumpet and vocals Al lynch; trumpet and vocals The band was really a Blues Brothers kind of vibe with an original spin on classic R+B songs in our signature tuxedos and shades. Our first regular gig was at No.5 Orange Street Friday and Saturday nights. The line ups were long and we had a blast. We recorded Live at The Five on Orange Records, our own independent label that was financed by Harry Brandolini, the owner of NO.5. H... more...
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Current Lineup

Al Davidson
Keyboards
1978 - present
Rick Hill
Drums
1978 - present
Al Lynch
Trumpet/Vocals
1978 - present
Russell Marsland
Guitar
1978 - present
John Pearson
Baritone Saxophone
1978 - present
Colin Weinmaster
Trombone
1978 - present
Bill Ward
Trumpet/Vocals
1978 - present
Steve Hilliam
Reeds
2013 - present
Billy Mendoza
Bass
2013 - present
Joanie Bye
Guitar/Vocals
90s - present
Alex Michie
Tenor/Saxophone
90s - present
Kirsten Nash
Tenor Saxophone/Vocals
90s - present

Past Members

Dave Taylor
Bass/Vocals
1978 - 1981
David Steele
Lead Vocals
2013 - 2021
Mike Skinner
Saxphone
80s - 90s
Pat Stewart
Drums
80s - 90s
John Furrara
Tenor Saxophone
80s - 90s
John Winterton
Bass
80s - 90s
Glen Riley
Bass
80s - 90s
Darryl Miller
Drums
80s - 90s
Ken Chalmers
Drums
80s - 90s
Fred Gass
Trumpet
80s - 90s
Duris Maxwell
Drums
80s - 90s
Hans Stamer
Vocals
80s - 90s
Brady Gustafson
Drums
80s - 90s
Frank Dato
Drums
80s - 90s
Tom Keenlyside
Tenor/Alto/Baritone Saxophone
90s
Paul Baron
Trumpet
90s
Norm Fisher
Bass
90s
Darryl Burgess
Drums
90s
Ken Boychuck
Keyboards
90s
John Ellis
Guitar
90s