Magic Hollywood Jellybean Backbeat

"Magic" Mike Plank

Cottonwood, CA

The founding member of the BRs, Magic hails from the Isla Vista counter culture era. He has been soloing in his work truck for years. He got too good for that 6 years ago and now plays the blues harp like it was magic!!!

 

Pat "Hollywood" Sullivan

Redding, CA

A NorCal native, he has been in more blues bands than just about anyone we know. A BR member for the last 4 years. A stand-up bassman that so good he has just got  to be from Hollywood !!!

Mike "Jellybean" Jenkins

Oak Run, CA

A founding member of the BRs and former guitar player of the Stillwater Stampede Band. in the 70's.  He hails from Dogtown (before the "Z" Boys.) He still plays those blues chops  as sweet as candy!!

Alan "Backbeat" Bradlen

Jones Valley, CA

 From San Antonio, TX. The first in that town to get paid for a folk-rock act in 1964. He played in too many high school and college bands to remember. Coming to CA in the 80's he has played in many a blues, country and jazz band. He was one of the first members of the Shasta BS. Al has been with the BRs for 2 years and is the driving  force that doesn't miss a hit!!

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