Who We Are
Iridium is a Cincinnati Ohio-based rock and cover band. The original Iridium was formed back in 1977 by a group of guys who loved rock music. When we started the band, we were young and inexperienced and were doing it for fun. Times were tough back then. We practiced in a barn behind Tim's house with a goat for an audience. Word spread and we soon had a loyal following and started playing the local bars. Many of our fans were so devoted that we could not even rehearse without a spontaneous party breaking out! We continued until 1980 when several of the band members took separate paths. However, there was an undeniable chemistry between us that we always looked back on with fondness and that has not diminished over the years. The original members reunited in 2001 for what first appeared to be just a reunion jam session. We got together on Friday nights to play some music and swap stories of the good old days. Soon, it became obvious that we still had the old flame and the urge came back to play live again. Steve's original song "Like a Kid Again" is a chronicle of the early band days. We still play a unique blend of new and classic rock. Our material ranges from modern bands like AudioSlave, Nirvana, Three Doors Down, Creed, Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Tonic, and still captures the classic rock grooves of bands like Aerosmith, Led Zepplin, The Who, Peter Frampton, The Stones, Bad Company, AC/DC, and Van Halen.
The Band
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Steve Steinmann - Lead Vocals
Steve has been a member of many great local bands in recent years. His most recent gig was the lead vocalist with the original Crash Landing. Steve has the classic voice of rock legends like Steven Tyler and Robert Plant.
Chuck Abbey - Lead Guitar and Vocals
Chuck has also been a member of many great local bands. He was the lead guitarist with such bands as St Valentine, Lion Heart, and KillJoey. Chuck is noted for his technique with use of electronic effects, and playing slide and talk box.
Keith Hobbs – Drums
Keith is a veteran drummer on the local music circuit. He has been a member of many notable local bands including Lion Heart and St Valentine with Chuck. He was also the drummer for the original Crash Landing band with Steve and Ed Hall, and continues to play with their current lineup today. He was also the drummer for DVS until they disbanded in 2007. Keith joined the band in September 2007.
Wayne Christophel - Bass, Keyboards, and Vocals
Wayne played in the original Iridium and has also played in a number of garage bands with Chuck over the years. Chuck and Wayne started out playing their favorite Rush songs back in the early days. Rush's "All The Worlds a Stage" was a turning point in our musical influences. Check us out when we break into an occasional Rush tune.
Jeff Stewart - Sound
Jeff is our main soundman and much more. We can always rely on Jeff to provide professional audio. Jeff also sings lead vocals on an a few songs, plays harmonica, and played bass in Lion Heart with Chuck.
