Lead  & Rhythm Guitar

I've been playing for a few years on and off. Played with a few bands years ago. In 2006 I hooked up with a killer guitar player named Joe and realized we made a good team. Through a mutual friend I meet Billy who said he knew of an awesome drummer and bass player. After some greasy foot prints in my music room and a few beers later, 15 Minutes was formed. It was a rough beginning but I think we are going to make it now.

My influences range from the Blues to Country music to the hard core shit. My biggest influences are Billy, Robb, Mike and Curt.

  Mike Lowther

Bass Guitar

It's been many moons since I got the rock n roll bug. From the age of 14, I have been on a musical journey that includes everything from southern rock, to hair metal and thrash. Influenced by Geddy Lee, Steve Harris, Geezer Butler, and Billy Sheehan, I cut my teeth in various styles, from bangin' with SHAMELESS, to thrashin' with HANGMAN. I eventually graduated to a local supergroup called  FELL DANGER, doing note for note QUEENSRYCHE covers, five part harmonies and all!! Once that ran it's course, I helped form an all original project called PEACEMAKER, the tail end of which would bring Billy Red into my life, and I haven't looked back since.

     We formed ELIZABETH'S FURNACE, an all original endeavor that, believe it or not, melded the sounds of PINK FLOYD and ZEPPELIN, with a hint of QUEENSRYCHE. How cool is that??!! Later, I enjoyed a stint wit Billy Red in TANGENT. Featuring Mike Lance rippin' the guitar, and Gary Smith smokin' the drums [ and backups], man the ZEP covers were awesome!! Sadly, Gary had to move away, and the great depression set in; as neither Billy, nor I would be happy playing wiyhout the right caliber of musicians. Eventually, fate would smile, and FIFTEEN MINUTES fell into place, with great guys like Wild Bill, hard hittin' Rob, Billy Red, and the almighty Curt, the chemistry is just right. So buckle up 'cause WE WILL ROCK YOU!!!!

Lead  Guitar

I’ve been playing for quite a while now. In the past,  I’ve played in various bands in Illinois. I was also in  Kulprit, Black Aggie, Kryptic, and Innerface in the Baltimore area. I like all types of music from classic country to heavy metal. Some of my favorite guitar players are Yngwie Malmsteen, George Lynch, Michael Schenker, James Murphy, Steve Vai, the guitarists in Mercyful Fate, and Randy Rhoads. Other bands that I love are Testament, old Metallica, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Anthrax, and King Diamond.

 I saw an add posted by 15 Minutes stating that they were looking for a guitar player. The only requirements were: must have a four wheel drive, a canoe for when the bridge is out, and a snow shovel. Actually being able to play guitar was optional. I thought “Hey that’s me!”.  So here I am.

 But seriously, this is a great bunch of guys, all very talented. I think we are going make some great music and have some killer times!

Drums

Self Taught hard hitting drummer... playing since 1995, has played in many local bands and has graced the stage with allot of talent over the years like KGB (killer garage band), Mischief, Wicked Jack, Reign, Troublemaker (name suits them), Burning Mercury, After quitting Burning Mercury I thought I would give up playing for good. I am really FUCKING happy that 15 minutes had found me, always heard awesome things about them, and I am more than psyched that I am now officially in the band. I abuse my Tama Drums, I crack my Sabian Cymbals, I break my Vik Firth drum sticks, smoke comes off my DW pedals, and I dent the shit out of my Aquarian drum heads!!! I feel this is my time to kick ass, thank you 15 minutes for giving my the opportunity, you guys are awesome!! 

I've been jammin for years! My influence range is wide. I collect B.M.I. royalty checks from 2 songs that were signed by Warner Brothers, that I wrote and performed with the legendary guitarist Carl Burnett in N.Y.

     I come from a musical family; everyone plays an instrument and sings. I started studying the drums in the 80's (to shy to be on stage without something to hide behind) under Dave Goiser and Mark Whitesides.

       A few years later Mark and I moved to Fla. with our ladies he invited me to guest sing with his band and I was hooked. Singing with various bands in Fla. for a couple years. I moved back to the Fairfax area and joined up with Mike Lance,Roger O'Dell,and Mark Whitesides to formed TANGENT. A kickass original band ,we rocked all the clubs in our tri-state area.4 years and 2 cd's later we fell apart.opening the door for another kickass original band ELIZABETH'S FURNACE with Mike Lance,Ginny Lance,and Mike Lowther. I played drums in this band as well as singing lead (fun stuff) 3 years and 2 cd's later we fell apart. Reigniting TANGENT with Gary Smith kickin the beat 3 1/2 years and 1 cd later

Gary moved away (what a drag). I was jamming with COLD SELLER when a friend introduced me to Wild Bill after 2 big greasy foot prints 15minutes was formed. Now after a few musician changes the band is truly tighter, stronger, and better than ever. Thanks Curt,Bill,Mike,and Robb

                     YOU GUYS FUCKIN ROCK