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Wes Dandridge (drums)

Favorite places to visit -- Las Vegas, Phoenix, Chicago and Los Angeles
 

Favorite things to do -- playing music, model trains, traveling, and I love to fly
 

Zodiac Sign -- Gemini
 

Musical Experience -- Played the trombone from the 4th grade until high school; played with many local groups, such as Main Squeeze, the Covington Old Timers band, the Tilt band (where I traveled all over the country on the USO tour), The HITT Band, and now with Basic Truth
 

Special Thanks -- to my late Father (Chester Dandridge) and my late Mother (Gloria Dandridge); they were always in my and my brother Bill's corner.  Also, to my six sisters (Mildred, Roxanne, Rachel, Emma, Denise, Nannie) for their support.  Last, but not least, my wife (Shelley), for her support and help behind the scene.  (Also, my children: Jaria, Shelleia, Kahleia, Li'l Wesley; and nephew Orlando)
 

Influences -- Billy Cobham; Steve Gadd; Freddie White; Ricky Lawson
 

Recording Experience -- "Shake the House" and "Juno", with my brother (Bill), who produced the project; the single "Call Him Up", off the CD "Holy Ghost Connection", by the Nu Family

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