Chuck Kirkpatrick, Ft Lauderdale, Fl
Guitars, Bass, Lead Vocals
Has played professionally since the early 60's. His 1982 creation of a Beach Boys medley brought him national attention and a lot of studio work. Chuck has sung background vocals and played guitar on recording sessions with Brian and Dennis Wilson, Eric Clapton, The Bee Gees, America, Peter Frampton, Eddie Money, Michael Bolton, Dion, and Meat Loaf and was a member of the band Firefall from 1982- 1987. Chuck also has many years' experience as a recording engineer with gold records for his work with Aretha Franklin, America, Eric Clapton, and dozens more
Reggie Fecteau, Montreal, Canada
Bass, keyboards, Vocals
Reggie is an accomplished musician and producer and plays over seven different instruments.
Reggie toured the world with Yesterday les Beatles and has received many awards for his production contributions. Reggie has also worked with artists like The Romantics, Julio Iglesias, Jr., Pattie Loveless, Joey Tardif and The Belairs.
Gary Wayne,
Guitars, keyboards, Harmonica, Lead Vocals
Is an accomplished singer, actor and musician raised in New York. The versatile Gary Wayne has been entertaining big and small folks for most of his life. For the last 20 years, Gary has been based in South Florida, starting out as a musician playing clubs, concert halls and arenas with rock and roll bands ‘til the sun came up. A self-taught musician, he plays guitar, keyboards, drums, harmonica and bass. Utilizing all his instrumental skills, he appeared on three albums and has written songs for many artists.
Jonathan Washam, Travis AFB, California
Keyboards, Acordeon, Vocals
Although he was born in California and grew up moving across the country from one Air Force base to another, he considers Merritt Island, FL as his hometown.
You will find Jonathan playing the piano/organ and providing vocal back-up, but he can also play the guitar, trumpet and the majority of the brass instruments. While in south Florida, Jonathan has played with the Eddy Street Band (which had the opportunity to open for the Neville Brothers) and No Agenda. In addition, has played in several orchestras, leads the contemporary music ministry at his church and has written a collection of songs for youth-oriented church services.
The Eagles has been one of Jonathan’s favorite bands since he was a teenager. He considers it a privilege to play with an incredible group of musicians and to share the great music of the Eagles with today’s generation.
Jim Korton, Hollywood, Florida
Drums
As been keeping a beat since the age of six, learning all the rudiments of the drums before middle school. He grew up playing in bands and perfecting his rhythm. Jim later became a band member of Fair Game, a country band signed to Warner Brothers.
Jim has shared the stage with names like Charlie Daniels, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Jr., The Outlaws and Merle Haggard, to name a few. A seasoned studio drummer, Jim has spent many hours in South Florida studios, such as Quadradial and Criteria. Jim adds power, a steady rhythm and drive, and can adapt to whatever genre is asked of him.
John Tillman New York, NY
Guitars, Bass, Vocals
was born to be the guitarist/vocalist in “The Long Run.” He knew he had a long, hard road in front of him, but his determination was unstoppable. In John’s younger years, he lay in waiting for the perfect moment. But one Sunday night the Beatle’s played on the Ed Sullivan Show and John knew his time was nigh. And when John’s father offered to buy him his first electric guitar, John leaped at the opportunity. Beginning slowly, so as to not arouse suspicion, John worked his way through a variety of circumstances, including gigs with The Tokens,The Platters,The Coasters,The Dixie Cups,The Shirelles, Frankie Ford, Gary U.S. Bonds, Tommy Sands and Bobby Lewis. He also opened for Trisha Yearwood, local stalwarts “Harvest,” and renowned punk country artist Roosterhead. And finally, opportunity was realized and THE LONG RUN became a reality.
John plays lead, rhythm and acoustic guitar. In addition, John sings lead and background vocals with the THE LONG RUN.
