WildFire was nominated in 2003 for
Detroit Music Award Best Country Band and in 2004 they were
nominated Detroit Music Award Best Country Recording. Look for the
*spark* as WildFires' country and southern rock music entertain
audiences from ages 6 to 60. Enjoy music from the 1950's through
today’s hits of the millennium as WildFire takes you through some of
the most beautiful ballads and dance tunes of the century.
WildFires foundation is made up of:
Rhythm guitar and lead vocalist, Ken Pool, of Linden. Ken started
his music interest at the age of 6 when his father had showed him
how to play some honky tonk on an old Gibson acoustic guitar. In
1978, Ken started his first band, Pegasus. "It was mainly a pop rock
band that also did some early 70's stuff." Two of us started going
from bar to bar playing our guitars and singing." In December of
1997, they were approached by the owner of a local pub and
restaurant to play for New Years Eve. They found bass player Frank,
and the spark for WildFire was set.
Bass guitarist Frank First, a Goodrich resident who is also a backup
vocalist. First jumped to country when he went to see another band
perform at a bar in Lapeer. "It was a country band and they asked me
to sit in on a few numbers. In a few minutes, I was hooked." Pool
saw him perform shortly after, and the WildFire foundation grew.
Steel guitar player and Goodrich resident William "Wild Bill"
McAbern. Over his 20+ plus years playing steel guitar, Wild Bill has
seen his share of country music. "I love to play music," he says.
"We all have day jobs, but we are in the band because we love to
entertain and we love music. He has played with many area bands and
is WildFires "historian" when it comes to area band trivia. Wild
Bills smooth and gliding style creates a chill that can make you
shudder and can also cry a ballad that brings tears to the crowds.
As the newest member of WildFire, drummer Tom "Tommy" Green of
Fenton brings incredibly diverse talents. With his major influences
found in Christian and rock music, Tom’s style and form offers a
unique perspective to a style and technique that are all too
contemporary whether its southern rock or country, he can change up
with the best. Tom is always open to new ideas and loves to try out
new stuff.
