Biography
10 Foot 6, a unique name, for an even more unique band. Combining 75 + years of experience and a tremendous passion for music, this band thrives off one another to perform at their optimum best. 10 Foot 6 is always looking to put on their best show, spending many hours practicing as a group and individually. Striving to learn today's best Modern/Alternative Rock, yet not limiting themselves to one style of music. Playing diverse audiences requires them to perform Dance Music, R&B, Hip-Hop and Classic/Southern Rock as well. The band's lust to captivate the crowd includes entertaining them with more than just great songs. Brilliant colors of light and audience participation also take center stage. 10 Foot 6 is a mesh of four talented individuals all with experience opening up for National Acts, that when placed together, make up The Best in Live Music and Entertainment!
Sonny Bowen
At the age of twelve, Sonny took an interest in music. With some guitar lessons from his father he began to build on his talent. He would then move on to piano lessons and at the same time played saxophone in his school band. It wasn't until the age of fifteen that the drums became his passion. He started playing professionally at the age of sixteen with a local country band. In 1995, Sonny along with his brother Wesley, started a band that is now known as 10 Foot 6.
Influences: Neil Pert, Peter Criss, Phil Collins, Alex Van Halen & Lars Ulrich.
Wes Bowen
Wesley began his musical quest with guitar. After playing a number of years, he began to take an interest in the bass. In and out of bands, switching from guitar to bass, Wesley decided to begin his own band. Putting his guitars aside, he began working on his vocals. At the age of 21, He would start his career as a singer. With Wesley's phenomenal voice and excellent stage presence, he is truly the only front man for 10 Foot 6.
Influences: Layne Staley, Axel Rose & Stevie Ray Vaughn
