Band Member Bio's...

Undercover are a four piece band – three instrumentalists (guitar, bass and drums) and a lead vocalist. We play popular foot stomping pub-rock classics to an enthusiastic audience.

Undercover members are:
Kev Dray (v)
Josh Bryant (g)
Leigh Croucher (b)
Trev Rutherford (dr).

Kev 'The Seenager'  Dray...
Teenager in spirit, part-time pensioner by day, Kev 'The Seenager'  Dray was a muso latecomer. Born in 1936, Kev has always been fully immersed in listening to great music, from Perry Como right through to the more edgy offerings of Val Doonican. He transitioned into a performing artist much later in life. Bored with watching continual re-runs of Dynasty on TV every weekend, he finally decided to elope to the open mic music scene of West Sussex and was soon appearing regularly as a popular guest frontman for local bands KXB and The Hangleton Sound Machine, among others. His infectious punk inspired energy and enthusiasm goes down a barnstorm with the punters. His mantra is: “If I’m not enjoying myself, then how can you expect the audience to enjoy themselves?!”. Fair point mate. Kev doesn’t play an instrument and says he is  the instrument. But we think he's just a tool.

Kev's Gear
Shure GLX / GLXD Wireless system
Mackie PPM 608 2x500w powered pro mixer
Peavey Pro-12 12" 500w 4ohm PA system
Alto TX210 300 watt 10" active monitors (x2)

Josh 'Big Mac'  Bryant...
Born in 1995 (about 10 years after Leigh first qualified for his pension), Josh 'Big Mac' Bryant is the youngest member of the band and also a recovering burger addict. It all started innocently enough. A casual fling really - just the occasional cheeseburger to satisfy his cravings. But then, as with all great loves, things got serious and it wasn’t long before he found himself sneaking out at odd hours to find solace in the welcoming embrace of a flame-grilled double Angus steak burger with extra cheese.

With the help of Burgerholics Anonymous things are now thankfully vaguely under control, which is more than can be said for his love of music...

With an additional deep addiction to music, Josh has developed an eclectic mix of musical influences and a very broad working knowledge of classic and modern rock and most things in between. His guitar chops are razor-sharp and he can shred through a solo with the finesse of a seasoned pro and all whilst pondering where his next burger is coming from. He is also the most laid back member of the band so we sometimes have to check his pulse mid-song - just in case.

While his partner is usually out bonding with horses, Josh is generally more likely to be found stroking the neck of a newly acquired ebony Gibson Les Paul guitar.

Josh's Gear
Guitars - PRS CE Custom 24 & Gibson Les Paul Standard
Amps - Blackstar Amped 3 into Marshall 1936A 2x12 or Marshall JCM 900 Lead 1960 4x12
Pedals - Line 6 HX Effects, Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, Dunlop Cry Baby Wah and Shure GLXD16 Wireless Pedal System
Guitar Strings - Elixir Optiweb or Nanoweb 10/46
Guitar Picks - Dunlop Gator Grip Standard 1.5mm

Leigh 'Brazilian'  Croucher…
Born a very long time ago, Leigh is the oldest member of the band but stays in very good shape and is very particular about his presentation. Regular 'Brazilians' and a strict 'crown jewels' moisturising regime, afford him that smooth 'Moonwalking' gait that he has in his step.

He began playing classical violin and guitar with little enthusiasm - but after picking up a bass in '74 whilst filling in for a friend, he never looked back. His musical tastes rapidly broadened to include bands such as Rush, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath.

Leigh has played in a number of bands in the intervening years and is an acomplished musician. He says he is 'not a flashy player'  but prefers instead to work very closely with the drummer in order to form a tight rhythm section. But then Leigh has always been tight. Very tight.

Leigh's Gear
Yamaha RBX675a active 5 string bass
TC Electronic Rebel 450 bass head
3 pre-set foot switchable sounds
TC electronic RS210 cab 800w

Trev '4-Skins'  Rutherford...
Trev got his first drum kit at the age of five and immediately declared "I want to be a drummer when I grow up!"  His parents told him that he couldn't do both so he needed to make a choice. The rest, as they say, is history.

Musical influences mainly stem from the punk and post punk new wave era with an acquired deep interest in Blues music and Blues history.

In addition to having two left feet and no sense of timing, Trev states that his very greatest fear is that when he dies, his wife will sell all of his drum gear for the price that she thinks he paid for it.

His musical CV lays claim to having played with a number of bands over the years including Rain, Peter & The Test Tube Babies, The National Game and The Bourbon Cowboys, whilst also 'depping' for a number of local bands.

The first song he ever played in a band was a brutally rocked up version of The Sun Has Got His Hat On in 12-bar (on a single snare drum) in his bandmate John’s garage - aged about 10!

Trev's Gear
Yamaha Live Custom (Oak)
18" x 14" kick, 10" x 7", 12" x 8" toms, 14" x 13"  floor tom

Yamaha Stage Custom (Birch)
20" x 17" kick, 8" x 7", 10" x 7", 12" x 8" toms, 14" x 13"  floor tom

Gretsch Renown Fusion (Maple)
22" x 18" kick, 10" x 8", 12" x 9", 14" x 14" toms, 16" x 16"  floor tom

Snares
14" x 6.5" Ludwig Classic (Birds Eye Maple)
13" x 7" Ludwig Black Magic (Black nickel over brass)
14" x 5.5" Yamaha Stage Custom (Birch )

Cymbals
14" Sabian AAX X-Plosion Hats
12" Sabian HH Splash
16" Sabian HHX Evolution Crash
17" Sabian HHX Evolution Crash
18" Sabian HHX Evolution Crash
19" Sabian HHX Complex Crash
21" Sabian HHX Groove Ride
19" Sabian AAX X-Treme China

Roland TD20k
Electronic kit for practice