Meet The Backstreet Cruisers
Introducing The Backstreet Cruisers:
Tony Joseph (Vocalist and Bass Guitar)
I was born in the 50’s where Bill Haley's "Rock Around The Clock" and
“Shake, Rattle & Roll" topped the charts. At
age 4 I learned to sing and keep a beat with spoons, tapping out
time as my dad played guitar. In 1965 I got my first guitar, and some years later I changed to
bass guitar. In 1971 I started my own band “Tony Zeus
Band” of Auburn NY. I joined the US Army in 1973 and in May 1974 I auditioned for
Lead Singer and Bassist for a rock band in the Army “The Throw Money
Band” where we toured and rocked the troops. I learned blues
harmonica in Kansas, and from 78 to 85 I played Gospel Rock. In
88 to 92 I formed “JOSEPHUS”, a Country / Rock Band. In 95 I moved
to St. Louis. I love to make music of all types and bring a smile to many faces as we take you down memory lane
with our 50’s 60’s and 70’s music! Come on out to see us you’ll
be so glad you did.
Jerry Sexauer (Lead Guitar)
Jerry’s musical career began at the age of 10, when he got a guitar for his birthday. He briefly took lessons, and in a short time joined his first band. He has since played with several St. Louis area bands. His favorite guitarist: Chet Atkins. His greatest influences were Rock & Roll icons like Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, The Eagles and Elvis. He enjoys playing all types of music and on most weekends when he’s not rockin’ with The Backstreet Cruisers, you’ll find him at home in Wildwood, Mo.
Ben Walter (Lead Vocalist and Guitar)
"Doc" Ben has been singing and playing guitar for most of his life. His musical influences include the Eagles, Eric Clapton, The Beatles, Jimmy Buffett, Pure Prarie League, Marshall Tucker, and Roy Orbison, just to name a few. He enjoys playing with The Backstreet Cruisers. Click HERE to visit his myspace page for more information about his music and friends!
Butch Coleman (Vocalist and Drummer)
Butch is a St. Louis native who started playing drums in church at the age of 8. He has traveled and played abroad, playing music everywhere. He studied under St. Louis' own Jim Miller, who tought him "Man, if nothing else, play the pocket." His favorite drummer is Bill Cobham, and his favorite move is "There's No Business Like Show Business," because "it's the creed of the entertainment business."
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