Black Thorn Rose is a dynamic rock cover band, performing the best upbeat tunes from the 80's and 90's. Bands which we cover include AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Ratt, Billy Idol, Def Leppard, Queen, Motley Crue, Sammy Hagar, Pat Benatar, Prince, Judas Priest, The Cult, Led Zeppelin, Ozzy, Blondie, STP, Rolling Stones, The Pretenders, Collective Soul, NIN, Metallica, Bush and many more.
ROXANNE
Roxanne began studying piano at age 5 and began her musical career as a keyboard player and background vocalist for the popular Tampa based Kenny McGee Band, performing both original and covers. In 2009 she became a lead singer and keyboardist in the Sarasota based Roxband. She and other talented musicians formed Black Thorn Rose in 2012. She has performed on stage with icons such as Nancy Wilson of Heart and Lita Ford.
Lead Vocals & Keys
MIKE
Bass & Background Vocals
Mike was born in Watertown NY and started playing guitar as a teen. After moving to Sarasota in 1980, he decided he loved playing bass and made that his primary instrument. He has played in many original and cover bands including Deceiver, Brat, Avenging Benji, 7 Years Past, Absolutely Nothing, Downbringer, Difficult, Cold Static, Parish, Tortured, Havoc, Sundogs and more.
Mike and Roxanne cofounded Black Thorn Rose in 2012 and have been rockin’ ever since!
JIM
Lead Guitar
Jim is self taught, brought up in the 80’s SoCal LA club hard rock/big hair metal scene. Major Influences include Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Schenker, Randy Rhoads.
RALPH
Guitar & Background Vocals
Ralph is from western NY and has been playing guitar since he was 15 years old. He’s been playing in bands for 35 years in NY. Some of the bands were Mean Business, Leema Charlie, and Atomic Swamis. Influences are Ace Frehley, Randy Rhoades, Edward Van Halen.
Paul
Drums
Paul hails from Boston-Cape Cod Mass. He was involved in the local Boston Metal Scene drumming for Zero Tolerance, sharing the stage with many national bands as well as several studio projects. He currently lives in Sarasota, FL. He was most recently drummer and co-founder of the popular local band, Smudge Kitten. He is known for his steady pocket and timely fills.
