Post by classic rock revival on Mar 4, 2023 7:56:02 GMT -6
Peyton Monarch Band
Michael Monarch was the original guitarist for STEPPENWOLF, he played on all the hits, "Born to Be Wild," "Magic Carpet Ride," "Rock Me," "The Pusher," "Sookie Sookie,' & "Jupiter's Child." With over 40 years of stage and studio experience as a musician and composer, Michael has also worked with other all-time legends such as JANIS JOPLIN (The Kosmic Blues Band), as well as with Randy Meisner of THE EAGLES, Roger Glover of DEEP PURPLE, Chris Hillman of THE BYRDS, Aynsley Dunbar of JOURNEY, and Andy Fraser of FREE. In the mid-70's along with vocalist, Michael Des Barres of the group, SILVERHEAD, they put together a new band, DETECTIVE, that recorded 2 highly acclaimed albums on LED ZEPPELIN'S Swan Song label. Today, Michael Monarch is still doing what he loves to do which is writing and recording new music and performing live shows with his friend Jimmy Peyton as, the PEYTON MONARCH BAND.
Jimmy Peyton has played in many local bands around Florida and Nashville, TN., including “Mad Dogs - The Joe Cocker Experience” with David Dix of THE OUTLAWS and Kenny Suarez of IRON BUTTERFLY. He transitions wonderfully through different genres of Rock, Country, Pop, Blues, Trop-Rock and Soul putting his own stamp on each. Jimmy has been singing for decades and has put in some dues. Together as a duo Jimmy and Michael are the PEYTON MONARCH BAND.