Band Members
Originally composed of vocalist C. J. Snare, guitarist Bill Leverty, drummer Michael Foster, and bassist Perry Richardson, the band has maintained all of its original members with the exception of Perry Richardson, who departed in 2000 due to conflict. Richardson was initially replaced by Bruce Waibel, but Waibel left in 2003 to spend more time with his family. Dario Seixas was brought on board to play bass on the band's 2003 album Prime Time, but he parted ways with the band shortly after the album was released. Current bassist Allen McKenzie was given the position in 2004.
Guitarist Bill Leverty and vocalist C. J. Snare have both pursued solo careers, but neither have let their solo projects interfere with the band's studio and touring efforts. Leverty has released two solo albums; Wanderlust in 2004 and Southern Exposure in 2007, and when asked if he would ever tour in support of them, he said that it would be "extremely selfish" to do so while putting the band on hold. Snare has released a Christmas single entitled "A Christmas Gift", another single with Liberty 'N Justice, "Do What You Believe", and is currently working on the 2012 release of his side project with English guitarist Chris Green. The Project is called "Rubicon Cross." Drummer Michael Foster has participated in Leverty's solo career by playing drums on both of his albums.
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