Former Alley Sneakers Biographies      Main Players' Biographies

Dave Wyatt David "Quiet" Wyatt   Keyboard/Vocals
Dave was born into a musical legacy in California's Central Valley. Growing up as the youngest in a family of musicians, David was exposed to all kinds of music. His keyboard versatility includes the worlds of pop, funk, fusion, blues, and jazz. You can hear some of Dave's songs at ReverbNation.
David has performed professionally with Isaac Hayes, Chaka Khan, Ronnie Beck, Lady Bo, Jeff Henry, Pete Escovedo, JC Smith Band, Dennis Dove, Demetrius Collins, William Barnett, and Duane Goldberg.
 
Diamond Bob and the Alley Sneakers Dan Powers   Drums
Dan is a veteran of the rhythm and blues stage. He cut his teeth in the Northeast, toured the Southeast, and has been working in the California music scene for the past 18 years. He has opened for Roy Buchanan, played with Peter Tork of The Monkees, and has shared the stage with many blues greats. His "in the pocket" philosophy combined with the ability of adding color at the appropriate moments keeps his music calendar very full. In the past Dan has led his own big band and has a degree in Electronic Music Composition from the University of South Florida.
Dan counts Joe Morello, Alan White, Carl Palmer, Art Blakey, and Max Roach among his influences.
   
Bobby "The Mighty" Quinn   Drums
Grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. At 13, bought and restored his first drum kit. Quinn quickly sought out some friends down the block, his first band was formed. Played with early projects like The Rage, Death Wish, and Jinks. Backed local country artists Brian Keith and Dave Russell, local Rockers Tom Foolery and Rubber Band, and blues players Fat Fingers and Marshal Law.

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