THE PLAYERS OF THE ZBB!
Since 1994.
Gary Collins
Instrument of choice: Vocalist, Audience Participation Manager.
Gary currently a teaches English at Seton High School, Gary has been a member of our band since it's conception in 1994. Member of U.C. Men's Chorus for 1 years. Now teaches English at Seton High School.
Gary's famous quote, "Any day with the Band beats a good day at work."
Howard Hughes
Instrument of choice: Accordion
Howard is our founding member and manager of the Zinzinnati Bierband. He has been playing accordion since 1967. He played with the St. Xavier HS. Marching Band as a Percussion Captain from 1978 to 1980. In 1983-1984, he played in the drum line with the United States Air Force Keesler Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corp. In the late 80's, he played keyboards with the rock band called The Feelers. He played with Jack Frost's Accordion Band and Robin Lacy's Zedecco in the early 90's. He formed the Zinzinnati Bierband with Stacey Taylor, Brian Tucker and Gary Collins in 1994.Recently played in 2009-2016 half-time show for St. Xavier Bomber Marching Band for the Band Alumni Reunion. We need more cowbell!
Now Howie works as the Senior Systems Engineer for Toyota Boshoku, Erlanger, Ky.
Howard.Hughes@Toyota-Boshoku.com
He enjoys music, homebrewing, expensive cigars and the art of car maintenance.
Howie's famous quote, "Beer is Cool!
Howie Hughes
Instrument of choice: Vocals!
Howie is our latest edition to the front men. He performed for the St. Xavier XMen Chorus for 4 years and now sings for the ZBB. He enjoys music, homebrewing, expensive cigars. Here is a shot of Howie at Fourth Street Live in Louisville.
Howie's famous quote, "Beer me now!"
Stacy TaylorInstrument of Choice: Snare Drum
Owner operator for Pinpoint Logistics in Zinzinnati. Stacy has been playing percussion since 1983 at Ludlow High School. He is currently an alternate drum and vocalist.
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Brian TuckerInstrument of Choice: Bass Drum
Brian Tucker manages for Furniture Fair and has also been playing percussion since 1983 at Ludlow High School.
Matt SuddendorfInstrument of choice: Trumpet
He is our trumpet mainstay.
Finally has a horn that the Army can use!
GO ARMY!
Joe VetterInstrument of choice: Tuba and Bass
Joe owns the bassline! Drinks beer and likes Burt Bacharach!
Greg BotosInstrument of choice: Drums
Greg has been playing drums for us for over 8 years now and is our go to guy with all of the percussion sound, trap set, electronics…he’s your man.
Eric Steiden
Instrument of choice: TrumpetEric has been playing with us now for 2 years and he rocks that horn!
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