Ray DelBrocco - Guitar/Keyboards/Vocals
Born and raised in Northeast Ohio, Ray has been playing guitar and keyboards since the age of ten. Ray has been fortunate to play in several successful bands including "Trixx", "Jynx" and now "Rock Radio". Until "Rock Radio", Ray was most proud of "Trixx" which may have been the first tribute band in the area. The last set of every gig was dedicated, non-stop music, to one of several different artists "Trixx" would replicate. At the time, "Trixx" was honored as Scene Magazines favorite band.
Mike Raymond - Vocals/Guitar/Percussions
Mike has been singing and playing guitar since he was a teenager. He didn't really get the bug to join a band until his late 20's when he re-united with a couple of his hometown friends and musicians from Stow, OH who were all living in Columbus, OH at the time. They formed the pop/rock band "Last Call". Mike wrote or co-wrote much of the band's original material. "Last Call" recorded a CD and played out in Central Ohio for a couple of years.
Since then Mike sang lead vocal for another original music project called "Oozenoz" which held more of a progressive rock style. Later, after moving from Columbus to the Cleveland area , he helped organize this 60's, 70's and 80's pop/rock cover band called "Rock Radio", a band of veteran musicians including a prior band member Ray DelBrocco.
Mike is a big fan of oldies music and says Rock Radio is fun to be apart of because "so many people relate to these songs-- no matter how old or young you are--there's something in it for everybody."
Jim Nadin - Lead Guitar/Vocals
Jim has been a seasoned Cleveland and Akron guitarist and singer for many years. He has played in various groups with many different musical styles such as Rock, Blues, Country, Big band, and Motown. He has been quoted as saying "I am now playing the same material that I first learned when I was 15 years old and it is still working today, WHO KNEW? HAVE FUN!".
Mitch Renko - Drums/Percussions
Mitch has been a professional musician on the scene back from the days when you could actually make a living playing music. In fact his first band is still together, playing Vegas. You can catch them at the "Sunday Senior Brunch" in Vinny's Naugahyde Room. He also played with the "Crowd Pleasers" for a number of years, mostly because, "no one else would have me, so I couldn't quit!".
Since the demise of the Crowd Pleasers, Mitch has burned through a few bands, a few friends and a few musical bridges. Luckily, old friend Jim Nadin invited him to meet the guys in Rock Radio. After plying them with cheap talk and cheap hootch, he was invited to join the organization. Mitch's current plans focus on cleaning up his act and do his best to not ruin the great thing Rock Radio has going.
Wally Spisak - Bass/Vocals
Wally began playing bass 20 years ago while attending college. He enjoys all styles of music, but rock n roll is his first love. Over the years, Wally has played with numerous blues, cover, and original bands. He sites that those experiences helped mold him into the player he is today. Besides hours of practice, he feels listening and playing along with other musicians is one of the most essential learning tools for all aspiring musicians.
Wally is very happy to be playing bass with Rock Radio and looks forward to the future with this band of talented musicians. Also, in 2010, Wally wrote and recorded a solo bass CD, which is still awaiting release. He also plays bass and sings with progressive rock guitarist Rick Ray and his band, which will release their 31st album in 2011. He is very proud of his involvement with both Rock Radio and the Rick Ray Band and looks forward to the future with both musical entities.
