Serious Rock and Roll People

Know your renegade.

Who are these guys? Why did John become a drummer? Find out Clay's pet names for his Marshall stacks. Get to know the people behind the band.

Heather del Rio
Vocals
Clay Finley
Guitar, Vocals
John McKean
Drums, Vocals
Ross Sabolcik
Bass, Vocals

Heather “H-bomb” del Rio - Vocals

Heather

At an early age, Heather “H-bomb” del Rio was visited by a beautiful angel who claimed to have an important message for her. Heather never received that message, however, because she promptly punched her in the face, stole her voice, and then quickly snuck off into the woods.

Raised by wolves, Heather spent much of her youth singing to the moon.

Heather has lived in many places: New Orleans, Philadelphia, Houston, and now Austin—and she’s always kept one step ahead of the law. Pursued by the DHS and local law enforcement, she still managed to earn her BFA in Theater at University of the Arts, currently performs in local theater and films in and around Austin, and also manages to run a successful moonshine operation.

Heather has always been a renegade; and now, after finding and joining her lost brothers in lawlessness and rock, nothing can stop them now.

Heather's Talent Agency

 

Clay Finley - Guitars, Vocals

Clay

The Mighty Renegades experience would not be complete without the distinctive resonance of one of Clay Finley's Marshall amplifiers. Clay loves his Marshalls so much he has given them sweet little pet names like The Violator, Lewd Ferrigno, and Krakatoa. But these are only a few of many devices of aural disruption he owns in his ever-growing stock he conveniently refers to as HeadbangerThe Wall of Doom Headbanger. Clay’s desire for vintage equipment and aggressive guitar playing finds its roots soiled in hard rock and heavy metal, but he doesn't stop there. His musical growth continues to reach many styles of music and stretches to other instruments as well. When he is not serenading his next-door neighbors with The Wall of Doom, accommodating any of the band's technical needs, or attending various 12-step programs for compulsive amplifier purchasers.

Clay plays a Les Paul Standard, Jackson Soloist, Jackson V, a Custom Player 50's Stratocaster, an Epiphone Dot Deluxe, and a Fender Standard Strat. He also uses Marshall and Vox amps exclusively (until he gets off his ass and makes his own amp).

Clay's Gear Page

 

 

John McKean - Drums, Vocals

 

John

Born in the self proclaimed Live Music Capital of the World, it seems John would have been destined to be a musician. But early childhood influences such as ...
Pongo Pimbo Animal
Pongo Pimbo Animal
... were woven into the Psyche of the impressionable lad. So, as fate would have it, John settled into a life as a drummer.

John plays Roland V-Drums V-Pro with the TD-10 Sound Module.

 

Ross Sabolcik - Bass, Vocals

Ross

Growing up in a steeltown near Pittsburgh PA, Ross learned the meaning of Heavy Metal at an early age. Musical for most of his life, Ross has been in numerous bands spanning the genre from progressive rock to an ill-advised stint in a hair metal band (current lack of hair not withstanding). Despite once performing in parachute pants, Ross has managed to keep his stones intact putting the mighty bass lines in The Mighty Renegades. Musical influences include Rush, The Who, Yes, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. A funky black man trapped in a white man's body, Ross gets his funk out on an Ernie Ball Stingray or Geddy Lee Jazz bass played through a Line6 Bass Pod into a David Eden CXC-300 Hybrid Bass Guitar Combo Amp.