Vince Hawkins & Company Slave is comprised of 3 genuine and honest approachable guys that share their love of jamming and passion for the hard rock bluesy groove steeped in the freedoms afforded them by the soul of the blues. Founding member Vince Hawkins has created a formidable hard rocking power trio that has proven to wake the inner souls of both long time lustful hard rockin’ blues enthusiast and new time rock fans that share in the passion of blues rock soul inspired music. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Vince was one of 6 kids raised in the crowded confines of an Ontario housing project in a 4 bedroom townhouse with a stay at home mom and a dad who worked 16 hour days as a cab driver. By the age of 16 Vince had worn down countless stylus needles and worn out most of his brothers vinyl album collection listening and learning to play guitar by ear the various artists the likes of Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Ten Years After, Ted Nugent etc. and countless blues artists in the need to satiate the sweet sounds that called to him. After a brief stint in college at the age of 19 Vince decided to pack a bag of cloths and take his guitar south to Florida where he live and played on the beaches up and down the Florida keys with his guitar case open for change for the next year and a half of which provided him his food and stay and an experience of a lifetime. In pursuit of his ‘dream band’ he decided to move north on the eastern seaboard to Boston where he met and performed with various musicians in bands in and around the Boston area. After a year in Boston he returned to his hometown of Toronto and continued his pursuit of making the music he loves. Since 1990, Vince has been performing as a professional musician in numerous bands and has taken part in countless jam sessions to which he has forged his arrival and recognition as a powerful and raw talent. Vince continues to wave his freedom flag high as a minstrel for those who believe and dream in a world of peace and love. VINCE HAWKINS - DISCOGRAPHY Born in Toronto,Canada SKULL BABIES Year formed 1990; No recordings available Chris Grillo, Vocals, Harmonica Vince Hawkins, Guitar Ron Lemaire, Guitar Mal, Bass Bert Deleperella, Drums HOI POLLOI Year formed 1991; No recordings available Catherine Mary, Vocals Vince Hawkins, Guitar Haney Jada, Keyboards Reese, Sax Stan Miczek, Bass Marcel Krasa, Drums ROUNDHOUSE Year formed 1991; No recordings available Eric Jelesits, Vocals, Bass Vince Hawkins, Guitar Haney Jada, Keyboards Marcel Krasa, Drums RUFUS JOHNSON Year formed 1992; No recordings available Johnny Ramsden, Vocals Vince Hawkins, Guitar Paul Bacon, Bass Marcel Krasa, Drums MOJO HAND Year formed 1994; No recordings available Vince Hawkins, Vocals, Guitar Andy Byno, Vocals, Bass Gary Glynn, Drums FUZZ Year formed 1995; Vince Hawkins, Vocals, Guitars Vince Hawkins, Bass Marcel Krasa, Drums Self titled 3 Song Demo recording: God Dam Blues Three Kings Big City Blues FAT TONGUE 1995 to 1998; Sid Paulo, Vocals Vince Hawkins, Guitar Dino, Guitar Mike Sprunt, Bass Marcel Krasa, Drums Self titled 3 Song Demo recording: Over The HighSide Sea of Blue Hair Alaskan Thunderfuck 8 un-released recorded songs: Renisensimoda All Right Child Metaphoric Dung Beetle Ego Mind Jailer Man on a Mule Goudy Heavy Face Mother jugs Speedstrip Bongout MOJO HAND Reformed 1998; No recordings available Vince Hawkins, Vocals, Guitar John Schrar, Vocals, Bass Gary Glynn, Drums VINCE HAWKINS 1999; Vince Hawkins, Vocals, Guitars/bass Gary Glynn, Drums Josh Shaw, Drums Self titled 3 Song Demo recording: Goin’ to the Southside Ashes in My Whiskey It’s Time 2 un-released recorded songs: New Sunrise Outlaws Lament(Acoustic) VINCE HAWKINS and COMPANY SLAVE Year 2000 to 2006; Vince Hawkins, Vocals, Guitar Adrian Dellis, Bass Jeremy Levan, Bass Gary Glynn, Drums HARDTAIL Year 2006 to 2009; Fabien Madeleine, Vocals Vince Hawkins, Guitars, Backing Vocals Jeff Scale, Bass Danny Russell, Drums 14 un-released recorded songs: I am Man Barebones Good Thing Whistling Jesus The Devil You Know In This World Born To Wonder Incorrigible Indelible Dope Fiend Come On Inside Indiscretion High As The Ceiling Black Midnight VINCE HAWKINS and COMPANY SLAVE Year 2010 to 2011 Vince Hawkins, Vocals, Guitar Andy Byno, Bass, Vocals Darcy Hawkins, Bass Josh Shaw, Drums Marcel Krasa, Drums Gary Glynn, Drums 11 Song CD Released Jan. 2011 by Grooveyard Records: The Gods Made Love Goin’ To The Southside Three Kings It’s Time Peace On Earth Is Love Medusa’s Dream Ashes in My Whiskey Big City Blues My Ship Peace On Earth VINCE HAWKINS and COMPANY SLAVE Year 2011 to present Vince Hawkins, Vocals, Guitar Al Briant, Bass Ryan Ferrando, Drums 13 Song CD Released Sep. 2013 by Grooveyard Records: Neighbor Mother Nature Room Full of Mirrors Rock n' Roll Is What We Know Evil B. Knockin' KoKo Blue You Were There I'm A Gambler Makin' Time Just Ain't Right Taxman Misty Colored Rainbow Broke Down Soul