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Bobby Steele

Bobby Steele

Bobby Steele, born on 03/18/1956, auditioned for The Misfits in November 1978. Nine days later he played his first show with the band, on the Sunday after the famous "Koolaid killings". Bobby's guitar work can be found on the same exact recordings as Joey Image, as well as on "London Dungeon" and many other MSP session recordings. Bobby was replaced by Jerry's younger brother Doyle in October 1980. Wasting no time, he immediately formed The Undead, who opened for The Misfits on 12/17/1981 (the night "Evilive" was recorded). His previous bands included Parrotox, Slash, The Skabs, and The Whorelords; he also played bass for Times Square. He has played for Mourning Noise, Sloppy Seconds, The Migraines, and The Graveyard School, and appeared in several movies.

Equipment:
1978 - 1979: 1974 Gibson Explorer guitar, Gibson Marauder guitar, 1969 Ampeg V-4 amplifier, MXR Distortion+ pedal.
1979 - 1981: Gibson Marauder guitar, Gibson "The Paul" guitar, 1969 Marshall 100 watt half-stack amplifier, 1972 Fender Stratocaster guitar (used live only), MXR Distortion+ pedal.
1981 - now: Gibson "The Paul" guitar, 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom guitar, 1962 Gibson Reverse Firebird V guitar, Fender Stratocaster guitars, Fender Jazz bass, Ampeg V-4 amplifier, Fender 2x15 Bassman cabinet (loaded with Altec or JBL speakers), 1969 Marshall 100 watt half-stack amplifier, 1974 Fender Twin Reverb amplifier, MXR Distortion+ pedal (used 1978-1991), ProCo Rat distortion pedal (used 1991-1993), ProCo Turbo Rat distortion pedal (used 1993-now).

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