The Band
Current Members
Alan Morse
Guitars and Vocals
Guitars
Fender Strat heavily modified, Rickenbacker 12/6 string, Danelectro Electric Sitar, GIbson Les Paul, Fender Telecaster, Taylor 6&12-string acoustic, Moog Theremin
Pedal Board
My touring rig is now just a Digitech RP-1000, Line 6 wireless receiver and tuner pedal
Other FX
Too many to list! Highlights include: Echoplex, Talk Box, DS-1 Distortion, Mutron, Vintage Univibe Pedal, Leslie Speaker, Big Muff Pi, Shin Ei Companion Fuzz
Amps
Mesa Boogie Dual or Triple Rectifier 50 Watt half-stack
Dave Meros
Bass, Bass Pedals, Keyboards and Vocals
Bass
OLP - MM style bass modified with a Babicz Full Contact Hardware Bridge, Hipshot Xtender, a “toaster” style pickup in the neck position, and two Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Single Coil P-Bass pickups in the bridge positions.
Strings
DR Hi Beams, Medium Gauge (45 - 105)
Bass Synth
Keith McMillen 12 Step MIDI controller. Windows laptop using Audiostrom LiveProfessor VST shell to run Taurus VST by Antti
M-Audio USB audio interface
Endorsements
Ryo Okumoto
Keyboards and Vocals
Live Gear
Hammond B3 Organ, Korg CX3, Leslie 145, Mellotron M400, Mini-Moog, Korg Trinity, Yamaha P200, Korg SN2000, Kurzweil K2000 Sampler, Roland M-120 mixer
Studio
Hammond B3 Organ, Leslie 145, Mellotron M400, Mini-Moog, Sequential Circuits Prophet 5, ARP Soloist, Kurzweil K2000, Korg SN2000, Korg CX3, Korg T2, KORG, Trinity, Korg TR Rack, Korg X5, Yamaha P200, Yamaha MOTIF7, Yamaha RX5, Yamaha QY20, Yamaha QY70, Yamaha DX100, Yamaha CBX-King, Roland D50, Roland S550, Roland MKS20, Roland Sound Canvas, Roland Jupiter 8, E-MU Proteus, E-MU Pro-Formance, Moog Prodigy, Hohner Clavinet, Casio AZ100 Remote Controller, Alesis D4, MAX Talk Box
Macbook Pro, MCI400/24 Channel 16 Buss, YAMAHA AW16G, Technics DAT SV-DAIO, Lexicon LXP5, Lexicon LXP1, CAD Microphone, DBX166, Tascam DAT DA-30, PPS100, Roland M-120 Mixer, Roland SDE-1000, Alesis Midiverb 3, Alesis Microverb, Joe Meek VC3, Event 20/20, KRK KROK Speakers, Maxon Talking Machine
Endorsements
- KORG Japan, UK, Europe
- YAMAHA Japan
Ted Leonard
Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Guitars
Tom Anderson
Amps
Egnator and Line 6
Ted Leonard joined Spock’s Beard as the lead vocalist and guitarist in 2011. His powerful voice and exceptional guitar skills brought a new energy to the band, helping to shape our sound in subsequent albums. Ted’s contributions can be heard on albums such as “Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep” (2013) and “The Oblivion Particle” (2015).
Mike Thorne
Drums and Percussion
Mike was born at the age of zero & raised in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada.
He has been playing drums since he was six, and has worked with & recorded for countless Canadian Artists, including SAGA. He’s also an accomplished video and audio editor, and records music and voices for radio & TV.
Aside from playing and recording, he’s also been teaching drums and percussion for most of his life.
Past Members
Neal Morse
Vocals, Keyboards, Guitars
Neal Morse was a founding member of Spock’s Beard and served as the band’s primary vocalist, keyboardist, and guitarist. His songwriting and musical direction were pivotal in shaping the band’s progressive rock sound.
Neal’s tenure with the band lasted from its inception in 1992 until his departure in 2002, during which he contributed to six studio albums and numerous live performances. His influence remains a significant part of the band’s legacy.
Nick D’Virgilio
Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Nick D’Virgilio was a key member of Spock’s Beard, contributing his talents as a drummer, percussionist, and vocalist. He joined the band in 1994, shortly after its formation, and played a crucial role in defining the band’s sound and dynamic.
Nick’s drumming prowess and versatile vocal abilities were showcased across numerous albums and live performances. He was instrumental in the creation of some of the band’s most iconic tracks and was known for his energetic and passionate performances.
In addition to his musical contributions, Nick also took on production duties for several of the band’s recordings, further cementing his integral role within Spock’s Beard. His tenure with the band lasted until 2011, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to influence the band’s music and its fans.
Jimmy Keegan
Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Jimmy Keegan joined Spock’s Beard as a touring drummer in 2003 and became a full-time member in 2011. His dynamic drumming style and vocal abilities added a new dimension to the band’s sound. Jimmy’s contributions were significant on albums such as “Brief Nocturnes and Dreamless Sleep” (2013) and “The Oblivion Particle” (2015).
During his time with the band, Jimmy was known for his energetic live performances and his ability to seamlessly blend with the band’s intricate musical arrangements. He played a crucial role in both studio recordings and live shows, helping to maintain the high standards that fans had come to expect from Spock’s Beard.
Jimmy departed from the band in 2016, leaving behind a legacy of powerful performances and memorable contributions to the band’s discography.