Viv Vivian

Guitar, Backing Vocals, Psychotic Analyst

Viv knew he wanted to play rock when he started hanging with his neighbors' older kids, all musicians, when he was 6 or 7. They introduced him to Van Halen. Then Kiss invaded his life and nothing has been the same since. Viv had been on guitar for about 15 years but had never found the right people to properly shred with until he met Steven St. Vayne. Based on their mutual obsession with Kiss, they sought the cream of the Jacksonville metal scene and crossed paths with Izzy A. Foxxx, Rikki Lyxx and Rox.

Sir Vivian's name is partly an homage to Spinal Tap's keyboard player, Viv Savage, and his weird obsession with “British-isms.” He cites his guitar influences as Ace Frehley, Tony Iommi, Zakk Wylde, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Lifeson and everyone in between. Whenever not playing guitar with Rockstar Viv enjoys horror movies, fine wine, shepherd's pie and redheads.

Viv is a rhythm player but will take a solo when his first name is chanted backwards. His on stage antics thrill the mind, enslave the senses and strain the neck.

Gear:
Gibson Les Paul Classic
Dean Z
Marshall Head
Ibanez 4x12 cab
Various effect pedals
Aquanet

Favorite Bands:
Kiss
Black Sabbath
Van Halen
Iron Maiden
Rush
Ozzy
Metallica
Judas Priest
Black Label Society

Favorite 80's albums:
ANY album with the words “Hammersmith” or “Budokan” in the title.
Any Ozzy
Any Rush
Any Van Halen
Any Judas Priest
Shout at the Devil – Motley Crue
Live After Death – Iron Maiden
Appetite for Destruction – Guns-n-Roses