VINNIE AND THE VISCOUNTS


"We perform the music that people want to hear" is Vinnie & the Viscounts' motto and performing well is what this phenomenal band does best. They are one of Gauteng's most popular live bands and they make the claim that they are the only specialist Rock n' Roll band in the country. Vinnie & the Viscounts arrange and produce all of their cover versions which includes Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Eagles, Righteous Brothers and many more too numerous to mention. Their popularity signifies a major Rock 'n Roll revival in South Africa and is not restricted to any age group.

Vinnie & the Viscounts' seven members are SABC TV presenter Brian Mulder as lead vocalist, who was part of the hugely successful band Peanut Butter Conspiracy. Charlie Johnstone is bass player, musical arranger and a vocalist. Chris Vernon is a multi-instrumentalist, he plays mainly tenor sax and flute and is the mainstay behind the band's big `brass sound'. Chris has played with visiting overseas acts and in the orchestra for popular musicals such as Hair, Me and My Girl and Chorus Line. Eckie Eckhart is a vocalist and the other half of the `brass sound'. Tony Moore is the drummer and Brian Murrison plays piano and provides backing vocals and harmonies. Mike Pilot is the band's newest member, he plays guitar and sings, as well as being an accomplished arranger and producer.

If you are into nostalgia, and let's face it who isn't, then enjoy this amazing band in a magical musical evening of fun and entertainment