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Johnny Wilson is our lead
vocalist and trumpet player. Johnny has been playing in
bands off and on since high school.. He is retired from J T
Davenport & Sons after almost 30 years of service. He now
devotes most of his time booking the "BigTime Party Band" He
is married to Brenda, has two grown children, and has three
grandsons, whom he adores.
Our drummer is Ernie Pryce.
He owns Farrington Hair Salon in North Chatham. A seasoned
professional, he is also the "band perfectionist"!! Having
played with many of the big names in the late fifties and
sixties, he strives for perfection from all the members.
Ernie is married to Frances. He is well known for his magic
hands on hair and drums!
Dr. Gene Linfors is one of
our sax players. He plays alto, soprano and baritone sax as
well as the flute. He also plays a "mean triangle' when
called upon!! He is a physician at Durham Regional. He
has played with community bands and jazz bands in the Durham
area for several years. At age 60 he decided to let his hair
down to try something more exciting and challenging. He is
married to an accountant, who takes care of all of his band
money!!??!!
Bill Hancock is our
keyboard player and lead vocalist on several songs. He is
married and a father of two. He has played in various bands
in the triangle area. He was with the "Castaways"" for eight
years. He feels right at home with the guys in the "BigTime
Party Band"!