MEET FRIDAY @ 5 -- Mike Montalto

Place of Birth: Chicago, IL

Currently Residing: Joliet, IL

Instruments Played: Guitar, Drums and Background Vocals

Musical Background: Rock and Country. Mike learned how to play drums at the age of 12 from Joe Dragon in Bridgeport. (Joe Dragon was one of the many drummers picked to audition for Led Zepplin after John Bonham died). Mike later became the drummer for LB and the Unknowns, Prisoner and Prisoner II. After 15 years of playing drums, Mike put his sticks down and began playing guitar for all of the other bands listed. After playing music for over 30 years, Mike continues to rock!

Prior Band History: Albe and The Unknowns, Prisoner, Prisoner II, Cross Road Station, No Limit, Monk and Co., Hotwire

Musical Influences: Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Eric Clapton, Angus Young, Muddy Waters, Eddie Shaw, George Thorogood, Paul McCartney

Favorite Bands: Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Credence Clearwater Revival, George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers, Boston, Velvet Revolver, Audioslave