Thunderhead (5)

Based in New Orleans, Thunderhead was formed in 1973 by members of local cover bands Paper Steamboard (singer Mike Daggar, guitarist Ronnie Dobbs, and bassist Otho T. Ware) and David and the Giants drummer Bobby Torello. Local guitarist Pat Rush was subsequently added to the lineup and after a couple of weeks of rehearsals the group began touring clubs throughout the Southeast. In 2009 Bobby T and Mike Dagger reformed Thunderhead. With new members enlisted the band began a steady and careful rehearsal schedule to make sure the sound was replicated to what the band had originally stood for. Band members: (1973 - 76) Mike Daggar (aka Mike Dagger, aka Mike Ventimiglia) - vocals, flute; Ronnie Dobbs - vocals, lead guitar, backing vocals; Pat Rush - lead guitar; Bobby Torello - drums, percussion; Otho T. Ware --bass, backing vocals Band members: (2009 -) Jeremy Barrett - lead guitar (replaced Ronnie Dobbs); Chris Bickley - lead guitar; Mike Daggar (aka Mike Dagger, aka Mike Ventimiglia) - vocals, flute; Eric Klaastad - bass (replaced Otho T. Ware); Bobby Torello - drums, percussion