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History
Tokyo Fish Market started as Lost in the Chrome in 2002. A few drummers,
and 50+ events later, we are now Tokyo Fish Market. So where did that name come from? We spent many
months trying to select a name that wasn't offensive or already taken. We ended up reading names of articles
from the spines of several decades of National Geographic magazines stored in our bass player's basement. Our version
of "pay dirt" was the November 1995 issue which contained an article about the the great Toyko Fish Market.
Tokyo Fish Market is:
Mike Christensen : Vocals, Guitars, Harmonica,
(aka D. Loomis) was discovered in a karaoke contest in a sushi bar
near Chinatown. His bandmates noticed his raw potential (from quite a distance) and despite the rough edges, knew they had a winner after his version
of YMCA. After successfully completing his most recent stint in rehab, Mike experienced a downturn in his
career coming in a close second to Brett Michaels as the star on Rock of Love. Undaunted, he says his inspiration
has been the adoring crowds. He’s recently been considering continuing his education, and he’s
been supported by the throngs of fans: “I know they care, they’ve suggested quite often that
I should take lessons.”
Jerry Egler - Bass, Backing Vocals.
Gordon Montgomery: Lead and Rythm Guitars, Vocals. If you want guitar leads
played just like the orginal version of the tunes we cover, this is your guy. If you want the same thing
from his vocals, well. Gordon is also the band's webmaster, tune transcriber, and practice taskmaster.
The next time you see Tokyo Fish Market, you will feel a new, higher energy level - our lead guitarist now actually moves
and off the stage.
Jerry Wetter: Drums, Vocals. Jerry started drumming when he was just a kid in grade school. He was inspired at an early
age by watching the band Clicker, and really got hooked after seeing his brother in law Nick Muller (who can still sing his
ass off) and his band Eclipse, as well as their drummer Luke Droessler. He got his parents to make the
sacrifice and drop some of their hard earned money on a Ludwig five piece, and the rest is history. Jerry
quickly made a name for himself as a drummer around the Wisconsin / Iowa area with his solid tempo, flashy fills, and contagious
energy. He has played in numerous bands that include: Trotter, Tangent, Bullit, Brat, 2 West, Grand Slam,
Buzzy and the Misfits, The Paperboys, Broken Promise, Split Decision, and more recently, Roundhouse and Tokyo Fish Market.
Jerry’s drumming
style is a unique mixture of complexity combined with groove. His style is often compared to John Bonham
(Led Zeppelin) and is heavy without being overly technical. Always “in the pocket”,
his on stage presence is impossible to ignore. Jerry currently plays on either Tama or Slingerland Drums.
He has a five piece bronze mist metallic Tama Superstar set, a five piece black Tama Swingstar set, a1976 nine piece
piano black Slingerland Jupiter set, and a 1969 seven piece black chrome Slingerland set. He plays Paiste
and Zildjian cymbals. Jerry’s
drumming influences are Neil Peart (Rush), Jeff Porcaro (Toto), Tommy Aldridge (Whitesnake, Ozzy, Black Oak Arkansas) Myron
Grombacher (Pat Benetar), John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), and Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche). There are a million people Jerry would
like to thank: His parents and family (Stan, Jan, Kim, Janie, Paula, and Kara), his wife Sue, Rockin’
Rick Goldthorpe, Big Goldy, Jim and Joe Steil (and their ilk), John Trotter, Dave Lambert, John Walker (no, not the scotch),
Junnie, Tom Bush, Stan Figi, Donny Byrne, Bob Dieter, Mike Curtis, Jim McDonald, Steve Davis, Jeremy Wainwright, The
Amigo’s (Pat, Dave, Chris, and Nick), Mark and Carol Analla, and most of all Nikki and Kip – who mean the world
to him. The rest know who you are.
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