Gene East
Guitars / Vocals
2025 - Present
Background
As a young kid my Dad was a George Jones impersonator. I used to hold the stage door for him thinking how does he perform in front of all these people. Around 10 years of age, I heard Ace Frehley of Kiss ripping Les Paul's and Marshall's. My first band in 1990 was called Jezebel's Child. It went through a couple name changes to Superface in 1997/1998. Had a development deal with Interscope records showcasing for all the major labels. In 1999, got the call from Clive Davis. He flew us out to New York. We were going to be the first rock band on Arista records. Later played in several cover bands. In 2018, got involved in a project called Lost in Eden with Chet Roberts (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Greg Upchurch (drums) of the band 3 Doors Down. In 2023, started traveling and playing in The Jordan Tyler band (country).
Current/Former or Collaborating Projects
- Black Water Revival (2025 - present)
- The Jordan Tyler Band (2023)
- Superface (1990 - 2003) * (Originally, Jezebel's Child)
- Lost In Eden (2018)
Musical Influences
- My Dad
- Ace Frehley
- Gary Moore
- George Lynch
- Neal Schon
- Steve Lukether
- Warren DeMartini
Gear
- Fender / Gibson / PRS guitars
- Fender / EVH / Orange amps and cabs
- Pedals effects
- Keeley / MXR / Boss / Wampler / Xotic effects
- Erie Ball strings
- Mogami cables