The Players

 

  David Valentine - Drums/Vocals

   David grew up in Fort Worth, Texas and began playing drums at age five. His professional experience began at age twelve in his father's band and continued after his dad's retirement. David is the founding member of Southern Chrome which came together in November of 2006. David works as a Network Support Technician and enjoys being with family,  snow skiing, Genealogy, computers and watching Dallas Cowboys.


  Rob Fisher - Acoustic Guitar/Vocals

Interested in music from the age of eight years old, Rob began playing gospel music when he was ten.  Rob was raised on gospel music, and developed a rich sense of harmony.  It didn’t take him long to start soloing at church and at local gigs in his native town of Mesquite, Texas.   At the urging of a friend, Rob joined the local country band  "Bound to Ramble" and found himself  playing guitar and singing  in honky tonks near and far.  Bands often are short-lived and sometimes musicians come and go. Rob’s vocal style is in the vein of Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban.


  Marty Skinner - Bass Guitar

   Growing up in Kansas and Nebraska, Marty played the violin, guitar and upright bass. His musical influences include smooth jazz,  classic and modern rock,  R&B and country.  Marty has performed with bands in the Tampa Bay and DFW areas. Marty works as an Air Traffic Controller for the FAA,  is a huge Dallas Mavericks fan and enjoys playing bass with his church praise team.  He has many hobbies including being with family, golf, tennis, bowling, storm chasing and about anything that has to do with being outdoors.


  Billy Hazard - Lead Guitar/Vocals

   Billy got started playing guitar during his senior year in high school when a couple of friends of his wanted to start a band and play the local bars in their home town of Eastland, Texas. Since that time, Billy has loved performing on stage and hopes to always have the opportunity to do so. Billy's lead riffs and vocal abilities adds a new dimension to Southern Chrome. Billy enjoys spending time with his wife and their baby girl.


    Matt Ploszaj - Keys