Formed in 2018 while attending music school and studying jazz, Ax and the Hatchetmen is the fastest-rising band to emerge ...

Salem left the band in 1983 after it was dropped by Arista Records. Originally a drummer, Salem switched to the guitar at the age of 15. The Akron, Ohio born performer was the only musician in his ...

Smilin’ Jay McDowell traded in his guitar to get a standup bass to join a band called BR5-49. They played for tips in the front window of Robert’s Western World. Arista Records signed the band ...