ROB - DRUMS/VOCALS

Robert’s love for music; both listening to and performing goes way back to his early grade school years. With the encouragement of his music teacher, Robert joined the percussion section in the 5/6 grade school orchestra in 3rd grade. 

His love for performing carried into his adult years and included over 20 years performing live with Chicago area cover bands Rough Grooved Surface, HARDLINE, the Boxxelders and the Antidote along with recording and performing original progressive rock with Dreaming Out Loud.

With HINGE, he has the opportunity to play the hits he grew up with and share his love for that music with all of you. 

His passion for artists like Journey, Van Halen (and Van Hagar), Boston, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger and more shines through during his live performances.

After a 10 year hiatus from playing, Robert is excited to share his playing (and his ridiculously huge snare drum collection) with you!

BUDDY - LEAD VOCALS

Buddy founded HINGE in 2009 and is the last original member.  He has been building and refining the band ever since.  With no formal vocal training, Buddy has taken all that has inspired him and self-developed his vocal ability to what it is today.  Buddy's main vocal influence was Steve Perry during Journey's early years.  

Buddy is musically trained in keyboards, guitar and music theory but when asked why he doesn't play those in the band, he admits “I can't play them nearly to the level that is needed.”

Buddy is a private pilot, culinarily trained and works in the IT industry. 

SCOTT - LEAD GUITAR/VOCALS

Scott is an Old School Guitar Slinger that cut his teeth among some of the best local players in the industry! Starting as a rhythm guitar player, he learned to be a lead player out of necessity and the rest is history. He’s a well rounded guitarist with a vast vocabulary of music that spans many genres and also pulling down double duty as an accompanying vocalist when required… you just never know what’s next!

MARK - LEAD GUITAR/VOCALS

At the age of 13, Mark borrowed his friend's SEARS Silvertone guitar with the built in tube amplifier in it and that embarked on a lifelong love affair with music and guitar.

In the late 70s and early 80s, the Chicago garage band scene was the perfect start to continue his passion with first bands like Chatter, High Five and finally Backstreets (no NOT Backstreet boys…LOL) 

He topped our musical journey by playing out 3 times at the Taste of Chicago in 1999, 2001, and 2002..! 

After a small hiatus to start the family but continued his passion to play and record in his basement studio.

MIKE - GUITAR/KEYBOARDS/VOCALS

JAY - BASS GUITAR