Band Profiles

Photo Credit:
John Armstrong
Photography

Vocals, Lead Guitar, Song Writer

Wayne, from Ramsgate, Kent, learnt to play guitar and drums at school, before studying Music Tech at Canterbury.
Wayne was raised listening to bands like The Beatles, Queen and Oasis in a family of music lovers. Music has been a huge part of Wayne’s life, with his own Dad having previously been a band roadie. 

Wayne has dabbled in many styles of music, including rap, but found his niche writing blues influenced rock melodies, from his love of country and blues. 

With a head full of lyrics, Wayne is always penning another song and craves an outlet to share this passion.  A natural frontman, Wayne blends raspy, gravelly post-grunge vocals with raw emotional vulnerability. His song writing approach fuses melodic sensibility with gritty rock energy, delivering relatable lyrics and punchy choruses.

The SuperMicks is evolving, over the last 3 yrs, there is evidence of a new blend, keeping the blues inspired undercurrent, whilst increasing the heavier rock influences.

Wayne’s inspiration are Nirvana, Chris Stapleton, Kings of Leon and Foo Fighters.

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Matt H Photography

Bass

Greg, originally from London, grew up in Ramsgate.

During college he and his brother James and a few friends formed a band called Bronze Octopus, where Greg taught himself to play Bass. The band met regularly to jam but split a few years later.

Greg met Wayne after going to a local pub to see his old school friend Jude play live in the band. 

The band were a trio at that time, and were on the look out for a bassist. Greg slotted in well and has since become an integral part of The SuperMicks, delivering the gritty distorted raw undertones that bridge James rhythm and Wayne’s harmony with depth, locking in tightly with Billy’s powerhouse on drums.

Greg’s influences are Nirvana, Mark Lanegan, QOTSA, Alice in Chains, Built to Spill and Foo Fighters.

Photo Credit:

Matt H Photography

Guitar

James, born in London, moved to Ramsgate in his youth, and is the brother of the bands bassist Greg.

James started playing guitar when he and Greg formed the band Bronze Octopus as teenagers. He has continued playing guitar most of his adult life, but just for fun. 

Joining The SuperMicks to play Rhythm, after original member Jude stepped away. He has since taken over Lead also. James brings finesse, anchoring the bands sound with rich rhythms and tight riffs, effortlessly stepping into lead giving the band its pulse and momentum.

Don’t let him fool you with his seemingly reserved demeanor, Jimbo has a wicked sense of humour and is the prankster, always up for a laugh. He is also an amazing designer and makes most the bands artwork. 

James’s influences are Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, QOTSA and Queen. 

Drums

Billy Hodgson, hailing from Canterbury, recently completed his Level 2 Diploma in Music Performance & Production and is now a qualified Music Tutor for School of Rock Music Tuition at E Street Music Ltd.

At just 19 yrs old, Billy is the youngest member of The SuperMicks but having 14 years experience behind the kit, his drumming is heavy, precise, with tight grooves, insane energy and that Taylor Hawkins inspired power that makes every beat hit hard.

Billy’s musical influences include Foo Fighters, Stone Temple Pilots, Guns n Roses and Alice in Chains.