Denny Gulotta

Rhythm Guitar &

Lead Vocals

 

 

 In 1963 Denny heard The Beatles on the radio and decided to learn how to play the guitar. He took lessons for a year and a half but got tired of playing “Mary had a little lamb!” Rock and roll was his goal. Denny, attempting to play lead guitar, soon found that he could pick his nose better. With this discovery, he decided to focus on rhythm guitar and began doing the band thing with Terry Randall (Vintage Vinyl's very own talented bassist). They played in such note worthy bands like: Trust and Beaver Valley Trio. Denny continued playing until the age of 21 or 22 (who can remember because of all of the mind altering soft drinks in the sixties!) In 1973, when Denny began working at Sundstrand, he traded his guitar for his tools. After 25 years out of the music scene, he felt the burning desire to play again. Wendy, his wife, growing tired of hearing him whine about it said “just do it or shut the hell up!" Denny then became a member of JUS CUZ and after 30 years at Sundstrand retired from his job. Denny says "Now I am a gray haired, gas passing, Geritol swilling member of Vintage Vinyl. I finally got in with the right group of fellows.”

 
 

Tim Schulz

Guitars and Vocals

 
 
Tim Schulz started playing guitar in the early '70s, inspired by musicians like Neil Young and bands like Traffic and Yes. Playing acoustic through college helped him develop his technique and harmony vocal chops, and by the mid '80s he was living in DeKalb Illinois and beginning to play live with bands like The Mystery Dates, Shatterday, and a long list of others, playing what was then new and contemporary music like Tommy Tutone, Loverboy, Uriah Heep, and the Cure. In the mid 90s he began showing his face around Rockford and by early '99 had begun a 10 year hitch with Prime Time and soon after a three year part time gig with fusion/jazz/jam band Havana Honey. Over the last two years he's been playing in the western subrbs of Chicago and in Rockford. His latest band before VV was Sweet Lucy. Tim's a creative and fiery lead guitarist who can fingerpick a ballad or light up a Jimi Hendrix tune. Come out and see him bring it.

 

 
 

Terry Randall

Bass Guitar &

Backup Vocals

 

 

 

 As any other kid growing up in the sixties and watching The Beatles on TV, Terry wanted to be a rock star. After a few trombone lessons he decided to give up music until high school. Since Denny Gulotta and every other kid in the neighborhood played guitar or drums, Terry was told to either play bass or go home! He played in several bands in high school; after high school Terry played with Trust and Beaver Valley Trio. After giving up music for 25 years to concentrate on career and family, Denny Gulotta invited him to jam in a garage band that became JUS CUZ. Terry says “now being retired, I can focus on becoming a 50 something resurrected rock star with Vintage Vinyl!”
 

Curt Davis

Drums/Vocals

 
Curt, born and raised in Rockford, has played music in the area for 30 plus years. In the 70’s Curt played in a rock band called Cheater; in the 80’s he was part of a power pop trio that went by the name L7. His last and longest venue was playing 11 years with Rockford’s Missing Links. After a brief hiatus, Curt’s talent and return to the music scene has kicked up Vintage Vinyl’s classic rock sound.