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Alien Strain is a melodic rock band that was started in Portland, Oregon back in 1994 by Gary Fredericks and Paul Wells. Following in the footsteps of such great bands as Rush, Captain Beyond and Led Zeppelin. We have incredible full sound for being a 3 piece band. Our combination of musical diversity, commitment and dedication is what makes us so unique. Our music is all original with all members contributing their own individual expertise to each song. Each member has many years of musical experience and has performed with previous bands in many different venues throughout the country. The edgy sound of the first release will keep this record in your players and in your head. Alien Strain is currently in pre-production of a new release. Check out our first release (Planting the Seed) at CDBaby.com.

	Gary Fredericks - Guitars, keys and harmonica and vocals           Born in Lynwood, CA           Influences such as: The Yardbirds (Clapton, Beck, Page), Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Rush, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Mahogany Rush, Pink Floyd and ZZ Top   Paul Wells - Drummer, percussions and vocals           Born in Cedar Rapids, IA           Influences such as: Bobby Codwell, Billy Cobham, Bill Buford, Steve Gadd, Alex VanHalen, Terry Bozzio, Steve Smith, Mike Portnoy, Don Brewer, Bobby Rock and Deen Castronovo.   Scott Naysmith - Bass and vocals           Born in Portland, OR           Influences such as: Jon Paul Jones, Getty Lee, Chris Squire and John Entwhisle.