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Axel Lee Hagar (Axel Brown) - Lead Vocals
Axel Lee Hagar (Axel Brown) - Lead Vocals

 

Axel has been performing for over 30 years bringing his high energy stage presence to the front of one his favorite bands VH! Axel is no stranger to the tribute scene, He has fronted tribute acts covering Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, UFO and Anthrax. Axel's influences are DLR, Sammy Hagar, Rob Halford, Geoff Tate, James LaBrie, Eric Martin, Brian Johnson and Ronnie James Dio.

Tommy Van Halen (Tommy Navarro) - Guitar
Tommy Van Halen (Tommy Navarro) - Guitar

 

Tommy has been also playing guitar for over 30 years. He has a BA in Music from Columbia College Chicago and teaches guitar and music theory at various schools he is also lead guitarist for cover  band Electro Retro and has formally played in Chix, Pix and Stix and Decades. He also is an instructor for the Blues Kid's Foundation Charity. His influences include Eddie Van Halen, Prince, David Gilmore, Jimi Hendrix, Neil Schon, Nile Rodgers, Adrian Smith, Dave Murray, BB King, Phil Collin, Steve Clarke, Alex Lifeson and Jimmy Page.

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Kyle Van Halen (Kyle Spoden) - Drums

 

Kyle has had a long and diverse career with several original and cover bands and has experience playing anything from metal to pop. He puts a lot of energy and personality into his performance. Bands he has been in include Chix Pix and Stix, Kingery and many others. His musical influences range from Life of Agony, to Madonna, to Miles Davis. Drummers he listens to for inspiration are John Bonham, Veronica Bellino, Jeff Porcaro, Questlove, all drummers of James Brown, Danny Carey, Carter Beauford, Horacio Hernandez and of course Alex Van Halen! 

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Mike-Q Anthony (Q Kiser) - Bass, Keys, Vocals

 

Q Kiser holds a Bachelor of Music from Indiana University Fort Wayne in Bass Trombone Performance with a Minor in Upright Bass and has been a performer and teacher for over 25 years. His influences include Pino Palladino, Boyang Matsapola, Tommy Simms, Justin Chancellor, Anthony Sallee, and Victor Wooten. Q has performed on stage, in the pit, on the road, and in the recording studio with Electro Retro, The Hat Guys, The Greatest Hitmakers, Paris Delane, The Stoneflies, Digable Cat, Ken Allison, and 101 Ranch Band, Down Silver, and many others. Q also has a peacefully ambient solo project titled Cosmically Adjacent and a jazz combo aptly named The Qombo.

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