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Snake Alley
2+ albums
blues
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Biographies Of Individual Band Members Tommy Ing (T-Bone) Was born and raised in New York City. He has been playing the blues on the bass since he was 17 years old. Tommy’s big influences are Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Magic Sam, Freddie King, John Hammond and many other great artist. In 1970, Tommy and his good friend Fast Floyd the guitarist, started across country headed for San Francisco, playing along the way. One of his favorite memories is playing in Chicago on the famed Maxwell Street. Upon arriving in San Francisco, they started a band called Lazy Ace and played the S.F. scene for a number of years. During this time, Tommy had the opportunity to play with Francis Clay, the drummer for many well known blues bands of the 40's and 50's. From there Tommy migrated north to Santa Rosa. He played many years with other bands such as: The Wild Caucasians, Private Reserve, The Road Hawgs, and The Uncle Mark Band. With Uncle Mark he had the great opportunity to play with Oakland's famous Freddie Roulette. Migrating north, once again, Tommy is now settled Lakeport, playing bass for Side of Blues. With his rock bottom style, playing his Fender Jazz bass, Tommy and the band will keep you moving and shakin' the night away. Tom King (The Tornado) Harmonica player and vocalist, Tom has been playing professionally since 1979, but Tom was a natural from the age of twelve. During a jam session with some young friends, he picked up the harp and was instantly hooked. Tom
