Eagles Tribute by Out of Eden

Ron White (Guitar, Vocals) grew up on the East side of Cleveland and began playing guitar at the age of 10. His love for music started when his Father and Uncles would get together on weekends to jam for fun. During his teen years, he began playing with several bands and they would play at the after school dances and a few gigs locally. In the early ’70s a Country Rock Band came on the scene called the Eagles. Their style, lyrics and superb vocals and harmonies became the main musical influence in his life. He would practice and jam with anyone who would play their music. During his adult years he played guitar in several Classic Rock Groups in the Akron Canton area. However, in his spare time, he continued to practice his Eagles music which led him to his current project to become the “Best EaglesTribute Band” out there. It’s been a Long Road to…”Out of Eden”.

John Curtis Henley’s (Drums, Vocals) love of music and its influence on his performance path began well before his taking up drums over 40 years ago. Always a fan of the big drum sound and steady timekeeping. As the “singing drummers” started to become more acceptable and noticed in the ’70s, his early influences were Don Brewer (Grand Funk), Phil Collins (Genesis/Solo), Pete Rivera (Rare Earth) and of course Don Henley of the Eagles. Playing in all styles of bands over the years, brings him to this fine group of players with a common thread of great music as a tribute to a great catalog of legendary music. John has performed in many Northern Ohio groups over the last 35 years including Custard Pie, The Heat, The Curtis Brothers Band, and Vicious Cycle (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute). When not performing with Out of Eden, John can be found in fill in roles with Coalies Run, Vince Menti’s duo performances, and other engineering and performing interests. Come join us on our journey through the Eagles catalog and let’s…….. Get Over It

Jim Rey (Bass, Vocals) grew up in a family that loved music. His father was an accomplished guitarist in a jazz group as long as Jim can remember. Jim began playing in bands in his early teens aroundthe Akron and Kent areas. He was influenced by groups such as the Beatles, Beach Boys, Temptations,Smokey Robinson and of course, the Eagles. He really likes to hear good harmonies and enjoys adding to the harmony stacks of Out Of Eden. Prior to this band, Jim kept busy playing in a couple of local bands in the Akron area.

Jay Wonkovich (Guitar, Vocals) started playing guitar at the age of 6, after his Uncle Ronnie taught him a few chords to some old Merle Haggard songs. It began a life long love for all kinds of music, spanning 5 decades that continues to this day. In addition to Out of Eden, Jay also performs as an acoustic solo artist, under the guise as “Uncle Jay”, as well as with a popular country band in Cleveland – “Coalies Run”. Prior to that, he performed with many other popular Northeast Ohio groups, including a 19 year tenure with the “Curtis Brothers Band”. He is also an accomplished songwriter with a catalogue of over 150 copyrighted original songs. He was heavily influenced by The Eagles, and all of the other California based rock bands of the 70’s, and is pleased to be part of the “Out Of Eden-Tribute to The Eagles” band.