Below are the R.I.P.T. band members. Each person's energy and creativeness adds to the amazing ability to write great songs that are different from each other. We are band members, we are friends, and we are a second family to each other! Click on the names below to view info about each member. Return to Home Page.

Drums Nickname: Goetz

Andrew keeps ryhthm for the band, will be doing some bookings. He has played in many bands such as "State Line" and "Night Train" ... we will post embarassing info about him, once we play some shows :-)

Influences: Alcohol

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Vocals Nickname: Taz

The vocals of the band, giving a unique sound in a style his own, but reminiscent of AC\DC's Bon Scott ... international air guitarist, drinks odd 40 oz alcohol etc ... called TAZ cause he's a hyperactive animal, ask to see his patented TAZ spin.

Influences: AC/DC, Saints and Sinners, Kingdom Come, Pink Floyd.

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Guitar, rhythm and lead Nickname Zimm

Creative force, performing rhythm and lead duties. Very diverse in playing and writing ... famous for his professional grade plumbers crack (although has no plumbing experience).

Influences: AC\DC, any band that rocks

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Bass Nickname: Bemo

Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter all the way from the nation's capitol, holding down the sound that is RIPT.

Influences: King's X, Yes, Chevelle, RATM, Victor Wooten, the Who

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