EAGLES RONSTADT EXPERIENCE - BIOS
RANDY WOOLFORD
(electric & acoustic guitars, keys, lead & backing vocals)heading
Randy is a seasoned musician, singer, songwriter and recording artist. An original member of the national act “The Young Dubliners” he performed throughout the world sharing the stage with many well known acts: Jethro Tull, John Hiatt, Chris Isaak, Jonny Lang, Collective Soul etc. Randy’s
soulful solo voice, excellent back up vocals, spot on electric and acoustic guitar playing and stage presence are emblematic of Eagles Ronstadt Experience.
DAN HILL
(bass, lead and backing vocals)
Dan’s versatile voice and rock solid bass are a highlight of The Eagles – Ronstadt Experience. His voice convincingly covers the lyrical rasp of Don Henley as well as the dulcet tenor of Timothy B. Schmidt. His rock solid bass drives up-tempo
rockers and fills ballads with melodic sensitivity. Dan, originally from Chicago, cut his teeth playing bass and singing lead and harmony vocals in local rock and dance bands. He has performed throughout Southern California with a number of well-known club and tribute acts.
RICHARD YOUNG
(electric and acoustic guitars, b bender, lap steel, slide, mandolin, banjo, lead and back up vocals)
Richard is originally from Ohio. He is an active studio musician, producer, songwriter and music director. Some of the artists/musicians he has worked with include Timothy B. Schmit (Eagles,Poco), Andrew Gold (Linda Ronstadt, America), Tom Walsh (Paul McCartney, America) and Peter Bernstein. Richard has appeared in concert with 2013 Grammy Award Winner Little Big Town, 2014 Grammy Award Winner Kacey Musgraves, Cowboy Troy, Jaron and The Long Road To Love, Kixx Brooks (Brooks & Dunn), Eddie Money, Justin Moore, Rodney Atkins, Josh Thompson, Sunny Ledfurd, Eden’s Edge, John Pardi and Charlie Worsham. His playing has been featured on numerous national commercials, television and film scores as well as artist CD’s. He has performed in concert and club venues throughout the United States with country, rock, folk, Motown, world and classical ensembles.
KIM WOOLFORD
lead and backing vocals, percussion)
Kim’s outstanding voice brings authenticity, power, poetry and the rare lyrical sensitivity of Linda Ronstadt to our shows. She excels in all aspects of the Ronstadt repertoire from the nostalgic lyricism of “Blue Bayou;” the rockin’ sass of “Tumblin’ Dice;” the Motown exuberance of “Heat Wave;” the rock truth telling of “You’re No Good.” Her unparalleled back up vocals add a lush resonance to all Eagles songs as well.
DAN HALEY
(keyboards, lead & backing vocals, acoustic & electric guitars)
Dan is an incredibly talented keyboardist- guitarist-vocalist. Dan covers the most notable piano, Fender Rhodes and organ
parts with the band. His musical versatility also includes both acoustic and electric rhythm guitar and strong lead and harmony vocals. Dan’s keyboard expertise and sensitivity are featured on “Desperado” and numerous Linda Ronstadt songs. He has been in multiple music ensembles for nearly 40 years. He has recorded and produced movie, television and radio scores, and provides curriculum for school music programs.
BILL MCDOWELL
(drums, percussion, lead and back up vocals)
A Pittsburg native, Bill was raised on a diet of Rock, Blues, Country, R&B and Pop. His rock solid, versatile drumming and vocal talent garnered him engagements in pro bands starting in high school. He moved to Los Angeles with his hometown original band “Tempest” and played all the major LA original music venues: The Whiskey, The Roxy, The Troubadour etc. After leaving “Tempest,” Bill performed with various bands at both local and national venues: The Ford Theatre, House of Blues, Agora Theatre, Buddy Guys in Chicago. He has shared the stage with Wild Cherry, Men Without Hats and Janet Gardener of Vixen.