The Twilight Shadows Band

Rob Amos - Founder & Band Manager

A long-time musician and founder of The Twilight Shadows was raised on the 60's era great rockn'roll music and played full time for some years in the Newcastle area with the popular Comets. Their repertoire included of course Cliff Richard and The Shadows. Rob's love of The Shadows music in particular, inspired him to dedicate many years trying to emulate the unique style and sound of the legendary Shadows' lead guitarist, Hank Marvin.

Rob uses the Hank Marvin series Chris Kinman pick-ups on a Midnight Wine Mexican Stratocaster, a Zoom 508 effects unit and a Top Boost Vox AC 30 amp with twin Alnico speakers. He currently uses Dean Markley "Blue Steel" 11-52 (cryogenic activated) strings. It's all about that sound.

With the busy touring schedule and fast growing success of The Twilight Shadows, Rob is now devoting more time to the business side of the band. Rob's passion and dedication will see him appear for guest appearances only as he takes on the now full time position of The Twilight Shadows Manager.

David LaPlanche - Lead Vocals

David's musical career began at the age of 11, winning a talent quest in his home town of Waimate singing Buddy Holly's "Oh Boy". He was soon in demand playing in his own bands and performing at nightclubs, dances, cabaret shows, Caroline Bay Christmas carnivals and private functions throughout New Zealand.

Australia beckoned and he did a variety of work including cabaret, RSL and leagues clubs, also appearing on Australia's number one music show, Brian Henderson's "BAND STAND" and other TV shows. David also entertained the American troops on "R n R" from Vietnam.

The UK beckoned and in London David won a talent quest which included cabaret shows in Scotland, Germany, Italy and all over the UK. David headed back to Australia and New Zealand doing nightclubs and cabaret work plus touring around New Zealand doing a Cliff Richard tribute show. David has performed other shows such as "The Music Of Bobby Darin", "Cliff and Elvis, the Early Years", "6 of the Best Performing the Songs of Cliff Richard, Elvis, Bobby Darin, Ricky Nelson, Buddy Holly and Johnny Cash".

David particularly enjoys the work he does with children at schools and was a finalist in the Coca Cola NZ music awards in Auckland with his children's CD "A Hand Full Of Songs". David and his family now live in Sydney, Australia where David is working on his music career.

Bobby Anderson - Vocals & Bass Guitar

Bobby has had a very busy music career traveling and performing in all Australian cities on bass guitar as well as lead vocals. Some highlights include working with both local and international artists such as:

• Chuck Berry
• Engelbert Humperdink
• The Platters
• The Stylistics
• The Rolling Stones (Hong Kong support 2004)
• Elvis Presley's touring group The TCB Band
• John Farnham

Bobby's vocal talents both lead and harmonies, his input as Musical Director, and his immense knowledge of The Shadows' music, especially the bass lines down to a note-for-note basis is the very reason that he is part of our Ultimate Tribute Tour; and a highly valued and permanent member of The Twilight Shadows.

Mike Hague - Drums

Mike Hague originally from the UK with over 30 years experience has worked with many well known artists nationally and also internationally. Some of these he has occupied the drumming chair for are:

• Chuck Berry on his UK/European Tour
• Elvis' TCB Band (3 separate Tours)
• Smokey Dawson
• Bill Chambers
• Louise Shelton
• Greg Page (The Wiggles)
• The Beatnix
• Max Pelican
• The Mc Clymonts

Mike had toured with countless Australian musicians and artists as listed above. He has also toured extensively throughout the world including a support spot to The Rolling Stones in Hong Kong and supports to The Everly Brothers and B.J Thomas in Canada as well as countless tours throughout Asia.

Now performing with The Twilight Shadows the music he grew up with is sure to encapture the essence of the music and the great vibe of that era! Check him out at www.mikehague.com

Ross Pocklington - Rhythm Guitar & Vocals

Ross is a versatile and widely experienced musician who has played in international shows such as Paul McCann's "Oh Boy" Buddy Holly Show, British Invasion, Elvis To The Max, The Twilight Shadows tribute to Hank Marvin and The Shadows and was also a former member of Ol'55.

Ross has also written a number of shows himself e.g. "Manilow Magic" (Barry Manilow tribute), "Neil Diamond - The Ultimate Tribute", Neil Sedaka Tribute amongst others. Ross writes the music charts for guitar (rhythm and lead) keyboards, bass, drums and plays all these except the drums.

He is currently touring Australia (November, December 2009) with The Kenny and Dolly show from the US as the lead guitarist on the show.