Upturned - Band Members

The Band
Here's a little about who we are.

Duncan Muggleton (Guitarist, Backing Vocals, Logo Design)
  • D.O.B. - 16th February 1987
  • Main influences - Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Foo Fighters and Oasis
  • Favourite song - Everlong (Foo Fighters)
 
Equipment:
Fender Squire Stratocaster
Brunswick Electro-Acoustic
Marshall MG100DFX amp
Sound City 10w amp
GFX-707 Effects pedal
Strings: Ernie Ball Super Slinky
Biography:
I started playing the guitar just before my 11th birthday (1998). I love music and I love to perform and entertain. As most of you know, I was part of Tribeless, which really gave me most of my experience in performing and hopefully you all thought it was good (ignoring the rest of Tribeless obviously). The Foo Fighters have to be my favourite band, and they have influenced a lot of the songs I write, and Mark Knopfler (possibly the most brilliant guitarist of our time) has given me something to aim for.
 
Ian Thompson (Vocalist, Acoustic Guitarist, Web Developer)
  • D.O.B. - 30th January 1987
  • Main influences - Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, Duncan
  • Favourite song - Don't Wanna Miss A Thing (Aerosmith)
  • Other Interests - Web/3D Development, Rock Climbing
 
Equipment:
Peavey Uni-Directional Mic
Crafter Solid Wood Acoustic
Strings: D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Light
Yamaha Pacifica
120W Line 6 Spider II
Biography:
I like a wide variety of music and will listen to almost anything. Well maybe not the R 'n' B crap that seems to be taking control these days. I've played guitar for many years (even longer than Dunc) but I only started playing again, after I quit, not too long ago. In fact it was seeing Duncan play in Tribeless that got me started again and I'm really thankful. I've never had much in the way of confidence when it comes to singing but these guys are the best for support. Now I can never wait to get out there and perform!
 
Mark Ramsell (Drummer, Usually drunk)
  • D.O.B. - 25th June 1987
  • Main influences - Too many to mention here (Blur, Incubus and RHCP kick ass)
  • Favourite song - Stockholm Syndrome (Muse)
  • Other interests - Computer hardware/software, gaming, football, Women!
 
Equipment:
Pearl Forum Drum Kit
Sticks, Stool

Beer?
Biography:
I started drumming when i discovered my talent *cough* in primary school, just generally tapping books/tables/door/walls/... with pens and other things i should have used more at school. It then went from everyday household items to my first kit! WoW!! And now the kit I recently got, a loverly Pearl. Situated in Mountsorrel for past and near future, some might say I live in the best place in the world! But others would tell you it's a dump... Anyway, hope to see you all at the next gig(s)!
 
Michael Garner (Guitarist)
  • D.O.B. – 15th November 1986
  • Main influences – Duncan, Ian, Steve Morse, Brian May
  • Favourite song – I Want It All (Queen)
  • Other Interests – Basketball, Rock Climbing
 
Equipment:
Gibson Epiphone Les-Paul
Laney headset with cab
Commodore 10w amp
GFX-707II Effects pedal
Strings: Ernie Ball Super Slinky
Biography:
I like bands such as Good Charlotte, Nickelback, Foo Fighters, Queen and Deep Purple. I've been teaching myself to play the guitar for one year now. I tried many times to learn but I gave up because I didn't seem to get any better, then my friend let me borrow his electric guitar so I could learn and I'm still going now. As with Ian, Duncan has helped me a lot by teaching me a few songs and lending me a Lead Guitar book so I could learn without the need of a teacher for a while. I intend to get a teacher but not for a little while yet. For the moment I'm just enjoying being in a band.
 
Sam Tomlyn (Bassist)
  • D.O.B. – 29th November 1986
  • Main influences – Incubus, Bass Teacher (Steve)
  • Favourite song – Drive, ... (Incubus)
  • Other Interests – Rock Climbing
 
Equipment:
Aria Pro II Bass
Laney HCM30B
Biography:
I started playing bass in September 2002, having lessons in Loghborough. Still having lessons now and soon to take Grade III.