Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Member Biographies

Official Press Bio, 1993

Steve Perry * singer/songwriter
A native of Binghampton, New York, 30-year-old Steve Perry attended the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon before dropping out of the chemistry program to form the Eugene band, The Jazz Greats and, later, St. Huck. In his off time, Steve pursues his interests in the history of bohemia and in golf.

Dan Schmid * bass
Dan was raised in Portland, Oregon and attended the University of Oregon in architecture before dropping out to form The Jazz Greats with Steve. He is also a veteran of St. Huck. He spends his free time shooting pool and indulging his passion for collecting. He is 30-years-old.

Jason Moss * guitar
After graduating from high school in Eugene, during which he played guitar for The Impostors, Jason studied journalism at Western Washington University. He is 23-years-old and cuts a stunning figure in his sky-blue velvet blouse.

Brian West * drums
27-year-old Brian is a native of Grants Pass. He has a degree in communication from Southern Oregon State College and is also a graduate of the University of Oregon School of Music in Percussion Performance. As a white male, Brian is responsible for most of the evil in the world.

Chris Azorr * keyboards
Chris, 27-years-old, has a degree in Marketing from the University of Oregon's School of Business. Reveling in matrimonial bliss, the Desert Wind and his wife, Lara, have recently had a child, Joseph, formerly Cletus the Magic Fetus.

James Phillips * alto sax
James loves to shake his groove thing -- it's just that simple. However, he is also regularly involved with such respectable undertakings as the Eugene Symphony's Celebration of American Music. He is 32 years old.

Adrian Baxter * tenor sax
After graduating from high school in the Oregon Coast town of Reedsport, Adrian developed proficiency with a cutting torch and studied music at the University of Oregon. He is 23-years-old and can't stop talking about Danny Dunn and the Homework Machine.

Dana Heitman
Dana is also a graduate of the University of Oregon's School of Music in Brass Performance. During high school and college he was a part of several national merit bands. He is 27-years-old. From a standing position, Dana can jump up and kick the door jamb of a Ford truck twice with each foot without spilling his drink.

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