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The Original Members of Maypole
Dennis Tobell- Under the stage name of Denny Romans, later to be known as Demian Bell. Principle writer and Lead Guitarist and Vocals. Born near Chicago, to a show business Father and Mother, grew up in Maryland, Ohio, and California. First started piano at age 7, then guitar at 13. First professional gig at 14, with “The Rogues” at the Gold Horse Saloon in Folsom California. He was a member of “The Moss” a Baltimore Blues band who had won many competitions known a “Battle of The Bands”. He founded the “Pychedelic Propellors” at 16, in Baltimore Md. Played with “Van Morrison” and “Moulty and the Barbarians” at 17 and “Maypole” when 20, with Paul Welsh.
Paul Welsh- Drummer and writer and co-founder with Dennis Tobell. Born in Frankfurt Germany, to a French mother and American father. Raised in Towson , Maryland. A brilliant student in History, Literature, Languages and music. His first love was music as he saw it, as a tremendous way to communicate with the masses. Playing drums since age 10, he first played with “The Paupers”, “Daddy Warbucks” and then with “Maypole”.Paul died by his own hand in 1988
Steve Mace- Writer, singer and second guitarist. Born in Baltimore, raised in Towson , Paul and Steve were almost next door neighbors all their lives. He also was a member of the “Paupers”, “Daddy Warbucks”, before joining “Maypole”.
Kenny Ross- Singer, songwriter. Born in Baltimore and grew up in the Govans area of Baltimore. Kenny was also a member of “The Paupers” with Paul and Steve.Kenny died of liver cancer in 2005.
John Nickel- Bass Guitar was born in Baltimore, was from the Essex area of Baltimore, and played in many area bands before joining “Maypole”.
Denny says “Maypole” was about freedom, people bein
Location:
Novato, CA, US
Influences:
The Who
Sounds Like:
Maypole
Genres:
Rock, Blues
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