Last Licks

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LAST LICKS is a top shelf classic rock band based in central Connecticut. The band differentiates themselves from all other bands in the genre by pulling out the songs that are uncommonly played, yet very well known and loved. The band is talented, charismatic, and delivers a show that always leaves the audience wanting more. LAST LICKS began as a 4 piece band when original bassist Steve Shore, formerly of Cryer/Oreo and assorted other well known CT. bands, made an introduction to singer Bill Wilson, after running into Bill’s band in a CT night club. Guitarist Gray Fowler and drummer Joe Santucci all got together for a “jam” in January 2006. “From the very beginning of that afternoon, everyone just kind of knew something really special was happening”, says singer Bill Wilson. This lineup of LAST LICKS played the CT club scene. from September 2006 until November 2008, when Steve was diagnosed with lung cancer and subsequently passed away a short time later. The band was devastated and questioned if continuing could ever pull off the kind of magic they had felt together, in their original state. After playing a benefit concert in May 2010 with guest players in tow, Joe, Gray, and Bill asked bassist Remo Capello from Frantic City, and keyboardist Bruce MacPherson (Fleetwood Mac/Thunder Road/Dana Carvey Show and more) to join. The new lineup debuted to a standing room crowd in downtown Hartford in November 2010. Encouraged by the positive response of that night, the band has made