| Ron | Billy | Linda | Eric |

Ron Yancey

Bass & Vocals

The first experience with rock music Ron had, was the lead singer in a local band. At one point, the band needed a bass player and an instrument was placed in his hands. He's been playing bass ever since.

Ron answered an ad in the local paper from another local band. That's where he hooked up with drummer, Eric Beech. For the next twelve years the band would play locally and then take it to the road. There would be tours all across Canada and the Northeastern United States. In this time, Ron honed his skills as a well-rounded entertainer. Not only does he put that solid bottom on the music, but he is also an excellent showman. One guitar player was noted as saying, "He's worth his weight in gold on stage."

After coming off the road, he played in various local bands again while teaching gymnastics and karate. It was in one of these bands, he got together with Billy. It was the parting of this band that led to a new project, forming a band that would later become Dirty Dogz.

Ron, or as he is affectionately known to his close friends, Yanc, is quite a showman. He is also the target of light-hearted joking on stage because of his seniority and shaved head. Off stage he has been described as a "social butterfly". Not only does he give a great performance on stage, he has the ability to entertain and mingle with folks during breaks. If you've already met him, you know what we're talking about. If not, come out and meet Ron.

Billy Stoppe

Guitar & Vocals

Billy's father is a bass player, so at the tender age of six, Billy was handed his first guitar. Although at that time, it held little interest for him, he was destined to become a true guitarist. By the time his teenage years rolled around, he rarely was without a guitar in his hands.

As a high school athlete, while the rest of the team was out on the field practicing, he was in the locker room working on licks and chords that would eventually lead to a musical career. Billy worked in several bands before one of them hired Ron Yancey. These two took an immediate shine to each other. After that band split, they decided to form their own band, which later became Dirty Dogz.

Off stage, Billy is quiet and reserved (although those who know him best might say that is not altogether true). On stage, he becomes one of the focal points of the band. While he literally hammers out a rhythmic barrage of chords, he attacks his guitar with a fever pitch and blazes out a solo that makes you stand back and say, "Yeah!"

A real showman, that which is not often seen these days, Billy will entertain the audience with his physical movements during solos. From behind his back, over his head, behind his head, or on the floor (he even did a cartwheel once with his guitar on), it's a sight. Come out and hear the mad man play, you won't be disappointed.

Linda Teets

Vocals

Linda's very first musical influence was her family. It seemed that someone was always singing or humming a tune. Her grandfather, with only a third grade education, taught himself how to play the guitar and write music. The songs were a mix of folk and blue grass with a strong Christian theme. Linda, however, has a much more eclectic taste for music.

Although she had never had the chance to use her voice in a totally musical environment, she never stopped singing. No matter where she would be, she would randomly burst into song. Over the years, Linda had many jobs, but always deep in her heart, dreamed of singing on stage.

When asked to fill in as a temporary singer/front person for Dirty Dogz, she jumped at the chance. She took to the stage like a pro and is now a permanent member of the band. As she, now, says with a smile, "They'll never get rid of me." Linda gives every bit of her heart in all the songs she sings and gets a kick from joking and jabbing with the guys on stage. She really loves her new job and it shows. Linda would love to see you at the gig, so come out and meet the newest member of the Dirty Dogz!

One day she and cousin Christy went out together to get tattoos. Afterward, they decided to go see a band. Christy was a big fan and friend to the band Dirty Dogz. Linda absolutely loved the sound of the band and thereafter, went to see them every chance she could. She mainly caught them on Jam Nite, an open stage night hosted by the band. After about two and a half years and lots of coaxing from her friends, they finally convinced her to get up on stage to sing. After that, she was hooked.

Eric Beech

Drums & Vocals

Eric started playing keyboards at the age of seven. Two years later he switched to violin, following in the footsteps of his older brother. His violin teacher was not pleased with the prospect when he decided to play drums. Drumming seemed to come naturally to Eric and after high school, he decided he would like to try his hand at rock and roll. He and a guitar player put an ad in the local paper for a bass player to form a band. That is when he met Ron Yancey, and they have been friends ever since.

For the next twelve years, they would play locally and tour extensively through Canada and the Northeastern United States. During this period he would learn different techniques while meeting other drummers.

Eric quit playing for a few years so he could devote his time to his family. He was a self-employed cabinet-maker, but never totally stayed away from music. During his "retirement years", he would still do fill in work for various bands in all styles of music. Many players have said "he's not real flashy, but his dynamics and ability to develop a solid pocket, make him a musicians drummer."

When Ron called and made the offer for him to join Dirty Dogz, it was an offer he couldn't refuse. Eric, while staying in the background on stage, puts the driving backbone behind the music of the band. Usually quiet and reserved, he likes to talk to people and get to know them, as well as listen to feedback about the band. Come out and say "Hi". He'd like that.