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Original Members of Charlie Karp and Johnny Winter.  After the death of Charlie Karp in 2019, the band stayed together and has recorded and released 4 studio albums.

Rafe Klein, Milford Connecticut Fiduciary

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Bobby “T” Torello- Bobby has an extensive career, most notably as the former drummer for Johnny Winter.  Bobby toured with Michael Bolton, Grace Slick, and Black Oak Arkansas.  He was inducted into the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame, and into the New England Music Hall of Fame. He also serves as an ambassador for WFIII drums.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rafe Klein- Rafe is a songwriter, and no stranger to the music scene, as he played alongside blues legend Charlie Karp for many years and co-wrote many songs that appeared on Charlie Karp’s last album “Back to You” (Courtesy of Red Parlor Records) and "Love" (Carole Sylvan's) and all 4 Name Droppers albums.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scott Spray- was Johnny Winter's longest running bass player and also played with Edgar Winter. He was inducted into the New England Music Hall Of Fame. Scott has an extensive career having played with some of the biggest names in rock and roll. His credits span decades, and his bass work on Johnny Winter’s final album “Step Back” earned him a Grammy for Best Blues Album in 2015. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ron Rifkin- Ron is a keyboard powerhouse who has played on numerous sessions, and played along side Charlie Karp live and in the studio for many years. His unique style of playing, and diverse singing voice puts him in high demand as a CT. session player, and he has numerous credits under his belt.

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