Driving Force

Meet the band...

DRIVING FORCE.are a classic rock covers band, interpreting the songs of such bands as FREE... THE WHO.... THE ROLLING STONES... KEISER CHIEFS... BRYAN ADAMS... STEREOPHONICS....and many many more.

DRIVING FORCE have been performing in the greater manchester area for more than 20 years with a variety of line ups. Recently they have recruited a rhythm guitarist (Tim) and a hard hitting drummer (Keith) who, along with founder band member John, guitarist. Jay on bass and Gaz doing vocals they are ready to get back on the road and do what they do best keeping music alive... and having some fun on the way....

We look forward to seeing you soon... DRIVING FORCE....

Jumpin john Shaw

John, a founder member of the band has been playing guitar now since the invention of the amplifier which was about a week after they invented electricity, John plays a sparklin red fender strat.

jayz bayz

The baby of the group at 98, Jay has the uncanny knack of picking up tunes almost instantly.....he plays a violin style bass guitar.  

Tim 'wait for me' knowles

Tim Is a Scouser, who having fled the Peoples Republic of Liverpooolll (PRL) migrated over to Manchester. He gives the impression that he has tons of experience and says he writes and records his own material , though no-one can corroborate his story. Tim plays a gorgeous white Fender Telcaster and a deep ocean blue Yamaha electro accoustic guitar. 

Keith 'the moon' unwin

Keith is the newest member of the band, who likes to beat the crap out of his drums, they came free with a packet of Golden Wonder at the local SPAR, he has hearing problems and is now passing them on to his fellow band members

Gaz 'What are the words?' baynham

Gaz does the voxs, he has shiny new Yamaha 500 watt per channel powered mixer with big speakers and he uses a wireless microphone so he can get out on to the dance floor and shek is thang with the audience..