The Contenders

The Contenders were formed in 1985 They are based out of Memphis Tennessee. Gary Draffin, Bass player & Vocalist of The Marvells fame who has performed at some of the largest festivals in North America as well as Europe! On guitar & Vocals is Charlie "bubba" Feathers Jr. the legendary son of Charlie Feathers of SUNN Studio fame & both of them are members of THE ROCKABILLY HALL OF FAME!On the Drums , Steve Alban, one of the top drummers out of Memphis. On the Keyboards , Guitar , S...

The Contenders were formed in 1985 They are based out of Memphis Tennessee. Gary Draffin, Bass player & Vocalist of The Marvells fame who has performed at some of the largest festivals in North America as well as Europe! On guitar & Vocals is Charlie "bubba" Feathers Jr. the legendary son of Charlie Feathers of SUNN Studio fame & both of them are members of THE ROCKABILLY HALL OF FAME!On the Drums , Steve Alban, one of the top drummers out of Memphis. On the Keyboards , Guitar , Saxaphone & vocals is John Craft. John has been working in & around Vegas for the last eight years is one of the newest members along with Debbie Lynn on Keyboards & Vocals This five piece band has the ability to produce about every style of Music form the 50's to current Country With Everything in between has been working in The Casino & Cruise ship market has now started getting back into the one-niter market! The Contenders are " THE VARIETY BAND FOR ANY OCCASION ! "