Aged to Perfection

Bio

	Erik Lippy - rhythm guitar/lead vocals I have been playing guitar since the late 60's. Jack Smither & I started playing together in 2001 & came up with the name Aged To Perfection in 2002. We play mostly 70's rock & roll. It's a way to relax from the daily grind & to just flat-out have a good time.
Jack Smither - lead guitar/harmonica/vocals about Jack
	Skip Downey - guitar/engineer/web I taught myself guitar back in college. After an extended hiatus raising my three boys, I'm taking lessons from Tim Bertsch & playing again. My tastes have changed over the years to a more mellow sound, but I still enjoy the classics from the 60's & 70's. Check my Music page for a list of gear.
Ken Boad - bass/banjo/backup vocals I started my musical career when I was 7 by playing the accordion; (being raised in the 50's, every mother wanted to have a "Myron Floren" for a son). I taught myself the guitar when I was in high school & played in a 60's rock band "The Septigon". College & a law enforcement career caused me to put my instruments aside until 10 years ago when I picked up my guitar & started playing with Joe Anderson, an accomplished musician & guitarist. I started playing banjo & bass about 3 years ago & took up with Erik & Jack. We all just have a ball when we play.
	Robert - drums I started playing drums in elementary school by listening to the jazz greats, & never had a lesson. During college, I played nightly in an after-hours band & small jazz groups around the Seattle area. I found that one never stops learning. I am fortunate now to take lessons from Garey Williams & I'm amazed at how much there is to know about music & drums.
JP - backup vocals/guitar/keys At four years of age, my mother pushed me out in front of an audience to sing, & I enjoyed singing through school. With a full scholarship in classical voice, I studied music through the University & then decided I could make more money if I had a business degree! I take guitar lessons from Tim Bertsch & when time allows, voice coach Valerie Williams. She is invaluable to me. I have recently come back to singing & am happy to be a part of the band, just for the fun of it.
	Karen Lippy - backup vocals/keys Having been musically deprived as a child, I have always been drawn to the joy that people making music share. My singing experience was limited to a few years with a traveling chorus in my teens & enthusiast radio accompaniment in my car. Two years ago, Erik persuaded me to join Aged to Perfection & it has been a blast!
Pat Smither - backup vocals about Pat