One evening Dr. Rockinstein and Skyntyte pondered the possibility of forming a band capable of providing great vocals and virtuoso musicianship. FAST LANE is the result. Skyntyte’s credentials include tutelage under rock-n- roll pioneer Bo Diddley and Parliament-Funkadelic keyboard wiz, Bernie Worrell. The list of artists he has shared the stage with is long and varied: Chic, Teddy Pendergrass, Stephanie Mills, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and when not performing with Fast Lane, he plays and sings with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members, Original Parliament
Dr. Rock studied music theory at Boston College and is an accomplished jazz pianist, playing in various musical combinations since childhood. Combining Afro-Cuban Jazz influences while adding a New Orleans flair.
Andre “Nasty Joker” Wicks is a drum prodigy, discovered while playing drums on his front porch during childhood. His drum corps precision is essential to the FAST LANE backbeat.
Aaron “A Game” Wallace hails from St. Pete. The son of musicians, he had been the house bassist for Ricky T’s in Treasure Island and once played with Valerie Carter. He latches to Andre’s beats to make the groove that drives FAST LANE.
Rounding out the band are Larissa “Lacy” Gifford and Michelle “Velvet” Banfield. aka “the Speed Bumps.” Michelle comes from Barbados by way of NYC and brings forth her sultry alto to diva perfection. Lacy’s travels include stops in Hawaii and Colorado, where she previously fronted her own band. Both ladies contribute their considerable vocal talents to FAST LANE. No matter what size of your event and/or venue, FAST LANE will rock the house with the same passion during each performance. FAST LANE will get your party started at the beginning of the night and keep on rockin’ till last call. If your wish is to organize an unforgettable function, you need a well oiled machine and you know you are safe when one of Florida’s premiere dance bands is behind the wheel. So unfasten your feet belt and boogie to the sounds of FAST LANE! |