GAP Experience

1200 Lida St. • Pasadena, CA 91103 Office: (626)584-8110 • Mobile: (213)709-4909 • Fax: (626)584-8122 www.selakentertainment.com GAP Experience Bio GAP Experience is bringing back the Funk! GAP Experience is the funky, rocking, dancing, soulful, gospel, and country inspired mega band brought to life by the original Gap Band players. The music flows through their veins – united on the stage again – to bring back the funk via the original and unique sound that fans have always known and loved. This is not a tribute band – it is the core group of players who wrote, recorded, and toured the World originally as The Gap Band. The amazing hits such as “Outstanding”, “Yearning For Your Love”, “All of My Love”, “Burn Rubber On Me”, “You Dropped a Bomb On Me”, and “Early In The Morning” – are all performed live, loud, and with a lot of love. Musical Director, Keyboardist, Singer, and Trombone player, Oliver Scott first introduced his musical talents as a player for The Gap Band in May of 1979. His creative pen wrote "Yearning For Your Love" as well as many other album cuts for the group. The performance of his song from The Gap Band V album, “Where Are We Going”, was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1984 for Best R&B Instrumental Performance. As a young man, Oliver Scott wrote songs and performed numerous nightclub dates regionally. In 1977 he and his brothers formed the band Bloodline and later he joined The Gap Band. In 1986, he dedicated his life and his music to his Christian faith and has written and produced five solo Gospel projects, three Gospel albums with the church he served – and has written, produced, and shared the stage with other Gospel artists. He serves as the Pastor of Worship at Sienna Ranch Baptist Church in Missouri City, Texas. Oliver has re-joined with other Gap Band members to organize GAP Experience – bringing back the sound that fans love. Guitarist Jimi Macon, an original Gap Band player from 1974 continues onward with his professional musical legacy. He had moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to join the group, and shortly thereafter, traveled with the band to California to connect with the record companies. Jimi was there as the band secured recording contracts with A&M Records and Tattoo Records (a subsidiary of RCA). In 1977, The Gap Band released their first album Out of the Blue. Jimi has recorded on all of The Gap Band albums produced and his credits include Gap Band V: Jammin’ (1983), The Gap Band 8 (1987), and Straight from the Heart (1988). Jimi is often recognized from his appearances with the band on television programs such as American Bandstand, Soul Train, and The American Music Awards. In addition to Jimi's performances with The Gap Band, he has also worked with James Brown, Natalie Cole, Lou Rawls, Rufus, Bobby Womack, Solomon Burke, The Isley Brothers, Sly Stone, The Temptations, CeCe Winans, Johnny Taylor, and Kool & The Gang. Professional Drummer, Raymond James Calhoun became an original Gap Band player in 1979 after spending two years with The Manhattan’s and one year with Peaches and Herb. For over 33 years Raymond has contributed his on-stage presence and percussion to The Gap Band performances around the World. As a prolific Producer and Songwriter as well, Raymond wrote “Outstanding”, “All of My Love”, “I Found My Baby”, “Sweeter Than Candy”, “You Told Me That”, and many more. Raymond’s composition, “Outstanding” is one of The Gap Band’s signature songs which reached #1 on the U.S. R&B Singles Chart in 1983 and #51 on the Billboard Hot 100. To Raymond’s credit as the songwriter, “Outstanding” remains one of the most sampled songs in hip-hop history and has been used by over 150 artists ranging from Madonna to Kyle Minogue, Usher, R. Kelly, Snoop Dogg, Puff Daddy, Nas, Spice Girls, Dr. Dre, George Michael, Christina Aguilera, and many others. Two of the band’s albums on which Raymond is credited; The Gap Band III and The Gap Band IV achieved Platinum status. Raymond has also shared stages with great acts such as The Dazz Band, Stephanie Mills, James Ingram, Yarborough & Peoples, The Spinners, Anita Baker, EnVogue, and countless others. He has toured and worked with his close friend, Tito Jackson, of the legendary Jackson 5. Guitarist, Pianist, and Vocalist, Terry Scott is another original Gap Band player known for his dynamic guitar contributions. Having joined The Gap Band in 1992, Terry has toured the World and his work is credited on some of their more recent albums. Since the 1980's, Terry has also enjoyed success as a solo artist, from his self-titled LP Terry Scott on Electra Asylum Records to his current contemporary jazz single “Nirvana”. In addition to working as a touring musician with The Gap Band, he also appeared with Eddie Hazel (Parliament-Funkadelic), Lenny Williams (Tower of Power), Wilson Pickett, New Birth, Eddie Kendricks and Dennis Edwards (The Temptations), and The Isley Brothers. Terry has also played bass with Jamie Bernstein at the Kennedy 1200 Lida St. • Pasadena, CA 91103 Office: (626)584-8110 • Mobile: (213)709-4909 • Fax: (626)584-8122 www.selakentertainment.com Center during a show honoring her father, composer Leonard Bernstein. Outstanding Keyboardist, Billy Young has a career that includes 22 years as a player with the original Gap Band. Billy’s talents and contributions to The Gap Band sound can be heard on The Gap Band IV, The Gap Band V, The Gap Band VI, The Gap Band VII, The Gap Band 8, Straight from the Heart, Live from Atlanta; and also such recordings as Round Trip, Live & Well, and Y2K Funkin' Till 2000 Comez. Billy also lent his talents to Billy and Baby Gap, which was produced by Charlie Wilson as the only spin- off group from The Gap Band. He has also worked with other artists on the band’s label, Total Experience, including: Yarbrough & Peoples, Penny Ford, and Will King. Billy has recorded with Stevie Wonder, Eddie Murphy, Ramsey Lewis, Earth,Wind & Fire, Pebbles, Boz Skaggs, and Snoop Dog. His records with Eddie Murphy, Earth Wind & Fire, Pebbles, and Ramsey Lewis have all gone Platinum. Talented Keyboardist and Vocalist, Roman Johnson shared decades of sound as a Gap Band player since 1984. His talents and influences are part of the original sound that continued to evolve as he served as the Musical Director, Writer, and Producer. Roman can be heard on the album, Straight from the Heart, where he co-wrote the song “Sweeter than Candy”. Roman is also credited on the albums Round Trip (1989) on Capitol Records, Y2K Funkin' Till 2000 Comez, Live and Well, and The Gap Band The Best Vol 2. Roman Johnson has also been Musical Director for The Isley Brothers, En Vogue, Toni Braxton, New Edition, and many others. His credits as a Writer, Producer, and Arranger include: Impromp2, The Temptations, Natalie Cole, Deborah Cox, Steely Johnson, Death Row Records, and Sekou Bunch. He currently tours with Stevie Wonder and has toured or shared the stage with The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, B.B. King, Sting, Prince, Jeff Beck, John Mayer, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Chaka Khan, Smokey Robinson, Gospel artist Donnie McClurkin, Natalie Cole, and the late Teena Marie. Roman also performed for the Queen's 60th Jubilee and for two U.S. Presidential Inaugurations. Lead Vocalist, Max’C (Charles E. Salter), is truly in an extraordinary class of his own. He initiates fans young and old with a live performance show that is undeniably electric. GAP Experience stays true to the heart of the musical classics with an infusion of contemporary production. Originally hailing from Louisville, Kentucky – Max'C is a multi-talented Singer/Songwriter, Actor, and Entertainer. He has spent the last few decades working and performing in Europe. With his smooth four-octave tenor vocal range, Max'C makes audiences sit up and pay attention. Based in Helsinki, Finland for many years, he became one of the most sought after voices in the EDM, House, and Soul music genres. Max'C has worked with the greats like Swedish House God Father, StoneBridge (“I Believe”), Axwell (“I Found U”), David Guetta (“Where Is The Love”), R3hab (“Sending My Love”), Fedde Le Grand (“Feel The Love”), and he has opened concerts in Europe for Whitney Houston, Joss Stone, Snoop Dogg, Diddy, Shaggy, and Macy Gray. Max'C definitely gets fans cheering and dancing. GAP Experience is definitely legendary and maintains a full touring schedule, performing for fans of all ages in sold out venues all across the country. Their outstanding stage performances and professional musicianship is fresh and exciting yet classically funky and fun. This internationally known production allows fans to make great memories and enjoy the amazing sounds and harmonies of GAP Experience in concert. Truly talented professionals on and off the stage, the group is capable of performing within intimate settings, various types of venues, and in huge outdoor arenas. http://selakentertainment.com/musicians/gap-experience.

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