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James Brinker grew up in small town Iowa & grew up singing along to Casey Kasem’s top 40 & his parents’ vinyl 70’s collection. While his peers bought into MTV’s “music revolution” of the early 1990s, James was busy studying the rock GENRE of Queen, Styx, & Van Halen. By the end of the decade, he was fronting his first rock band, STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. Soon after came DRIVE, followed by MECHANISTRY, SWEET AFTON, and RENDERED. James enters GIMIKK a stage veteran of various styles & formulas. The fit is a good one as the first few performances have proven. So bring the popcorn & crack open another beer as GIMIKK brings the show on stage directly to your face!
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Jimmi V came from a land far, far away. One day he found himself in the US listening to the 80’s hair bands, like Dokken, Yngwie Malmsteen, Journey, etc. Music has always been in his blood, singing since he can remember. He started out playing the drums during the 80s, but soon picked up the guitar. Along the way he joined many bands and made many friends. Jimmi entered Gimikk around 2004 as their lead guitarist.
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Cy the “Cykick” coming straight at you from the Far East! Grew up in the small town in western Iowa. He started in one of those garage bands picking up the guitar and seems like he hasn’t put it down since then. Addicted to Eddie Van Halen’s brown sound, his relentless pursuit of perfecting his game has brought him into Gimikk. When Cy gets on the stage, he’ll grab your attention with his passion for music. He might even surprise you with the “Van Halen” split! So sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
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Born and raised native of Des Moines,inspired by eyerything from 50's Rock to modern day metal. Billy Seven storms the stage as an artist as well as an entertainer.While carrying more of a punk rock additude, to an emotional dynamic feel. Studying everything from the early 90's Alternative movement, to the earlier Metallica days. A fan of Guns n Roses as well as Kiss in his youth. He's been known to be drawn in by theatrics,and colorfull productions. A supporter of many fast,glam, punk rock metal bands and a regular in the Des Moines local music scene. Always hungry for knowledge, and fueled by his band brothers bringing out the best in him.
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Born and raised in small town Iowa, Kip acquired his first drum set at age 11. He joined his first rock band, Alias, in high school then in college joined the speed metal band Requiem. Kip went on to join up with Dr. X and later Body Blow playing across the State of Iowa. After his departure from Body Blow he took a few years off to raise his family with wife Tracy. Kip, one of the founding members of Gimikk, continues to entertain the audience with his playing and on stage antics. His influences throughout the years have been Alan White of Yes, Tommy Lee of Motley Crue, Nikko McBrain of Iron Maiden, Alex Van Halen, Neil Peart of Rush and Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater.
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