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Born in Boston, Massachusetts "Richie Rich" is a
homegrown singer, songwriter, and entertainer who has been in the
entertainment business for over thirty-five years. He was introduced to
the soulful sounds of Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and
many of the Gospel, Funk, and R&B legends that graced the radio and
turntables during the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's & 90's. At the age of 11 he
attended the New England Conservatory of music studying Piano. Richie
says "Meeting Duke Ellington, when I was thirteen years old and getting
the opportunity to tell him about my love for music and singing was a
golden moment for me. Mr. Ellington told me not to let anyone ever talk
me out of my dreams."
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Born in Boston,
Massachusetts (under the sign of Capricorn)
"Stevo", or "the man with four hands" is the bands keyboard/bass
player (hence the man with four hands). If you don't
listen carefully you are liable to hear any sound coming from
his side of the stage. He has been with 24kt Funk ever since.
"Stevo" has also worked with and toured along side of famous
acts like New Edition, The System, Lakeside, Grand Master Flash &
The Furious Five and the Blue Notes. "Stevo" says he was
inspired by Prince, James Brown and Sly & The Family Stone.
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His natural ability is evident and his style of play
is a combination of this natural talent and 'know-how'. Michael can make
you jump out of your seat with his Funk and R&B riffs or make you swoon
with his smooth/contemporary Jazz playing. Either way it goes we
know that once you hear Michael play you'll agree that he is one of if not
'THE' best drummers you will ever have the honor to experience.
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Wayne began studying
music as a child and learned clarinet, violin, and alto sax and
played each in school ensembles. He later studied bass and
guitar privately with some talented instructors including Kevin
Eubanks of the Tonight Show band. He eventually earned a
music degree from U. Mass Boston and Masters in Education from
Lesley College. He has worked with many local bands over
the past 30 years and
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