The Players (Hover your mouse over the image for a member's bio)
Evil Dick - close-upEVIL DICK
VOCALS
The Reverend Richard Ulysses Teasel declines to provide a biographical statement at this time. In a letter dated 15 December, 2005 he states: You expect me to define myself in one hundred words? OK, how's this: F*** YOU. Now you have an extra 98 words for someone else. As always, the Reverend never fails to charm.

Chuck - close-up CHARLES T. WEGMAN
GUITARS
BACKING VOCALS
Chuck's unique Country flavoured rhythms were honed just this side of the Mason Dixon Line on the DelMarVa peninsula playing in groups such as Lucky Jordan and the Ramblers and the Rock band Mist. Moving to the NY metro area he played the NY circuit and recorded with the Rock groups Axis, Don Courter's Revenge and Saber developing a unique style, mixing Country, Folk and Rock. Chuck cites Led Zeppelin and Cowboy music of the 40's and 50's as his main influences.

Steve - close-upSTEVE RUNYON
KEYBOARDS, WINDS
BACKING VOCALS
Steve emerged on the professional New Jersey music scene in the early 80's, playing in R&B bands such as Inner Force, Hot Sauce with Jersey Love, and Alias Force, and in local bands such as The Local Band. When not playing with The Congregation, Steve works as a soloist and accompanist, plays in his jazz duo, and plays Skel, Blues, and Rock with Jellyroll.

Rich - close-up RICH KALINSKY
DRUMS
Rich is a former Rock 'n' Roll radio DJ and is currently a balding bigwig in the motion picture industry. He cites drum greats Elvin Jones, Levon Helm, Frank Sarro and Gary Nelson as some of his main influences. His drumming could best be described as a cross between a wind-up monkey and a wheelchair falling down a flight of stairs.

Big Sal - close-up SAL SHEPHERD
BASS GUITAR
The jungle explorer exclaimed to his native guide about the constant drumming in the distance, "I just wish all that drumming would stop!" His guide replied, "Do not wish for such things...very bad when drumming stop!" Puzzled, the explorer asked, "Why... What happens when the drumming stops?" The guide answered, "When drumming stop.....
BASS SOLO!"

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