JADED Began in Sept of 2006 prior it was called Strutter with Co founding members Billy Andrews on Bass and Vocals with Rich Nation Drums Vocals, that is how it all started soon Garrett Bartow was added on guitar, becoming the 3rd member of Strutter With Billy's departure came in Jim Faith on Bass for a few months. Kevin Reilly was brought on as the full time bassist. Adding Christina Atkins on Lead Vocals, was the next step. Rich Nation Drums Lead & Backing Vocals, Garrett Bartow Backing Vocals & Guitar, and Kevin Reilly on Backing Vocals & Bass Guitar. Would be the lineup in place once the name JADED was placed on the marquee at Whiskey Willie's. The band was named by Christina Adkins after a short stint with Christina enter Chuck Larkin on Lead Vocals and Guitar. Chuck brought tremendous vocals that would be known as JADED a few years to come. Adding Jim Barney Bassist, to the band was a Solid move that also helped propel JADED. Us 4 rose to the top of the Tampa Bay music scene for many years. Playing somewhere between 120 - 150 shows a year. Chuck left the band some years after, and would return several times, Then JADED took on a transformation period, many different band members kept the name a float. Billy A'Brunzo Came on board and played Bass and sang, then Todd Scotland Bassist and Vocalist was added along with Danny Bellus for the next chapter of JADED. Bringing New songs and a tremendous amount of backing vocals filling out JADED's sound. After a bit of time Danny left the band for other adventures. Pete Lee came over from Smoke and Run a popular local band that was breaking up and taking a break after years of playing in the Tampa Bay area. Todd then moved up north (Iowa) bringing in several bass players to the band to keep it afloat until Chuck Larkin and Jim Barney would re enter the band for one last run. When problems arose between Garrett Bartow and the band he was replaced from the band. Enter Larry Lafance Backing Vocals and Lead Guitar.
Larry stayed with JADED for the better part of a year. His departure brought Garrett Bartow back in the band for one last run to see if we could give the old JADED one more time around the block. When things didn't work out yet once again, Chuck left yet again, bringing on Aaron loveless (Scilter) to handle the singing and Guitar playing. A heavy workload was too much to overcome, Scott Lakes was then Brought in to take over the duties of lead Vocalist. Jim Barney then left the band as well ultimately forming TORN with Chuck Larkin. Nick Key was brought in as a second guitarist. Scott's brush with Cancer took him out of the loop and had to step down. Enter Rob Kustes on Lead Vocals from Den of Thieves. Nick Key then went on to another band leaving JADED with 4 members again. Tazz was added on Bass taking over for Jim Barney. A monster bass player and well respected in the bay area. Tazz moved on not wanting to be with all current band members after a bit. Steve Sturgis came on to play only to have carpal tunnel force him to step aside. Tazz came back with the pledge of re dedication from a certain band member. Tazz stayed for a nice long run. Which brings us to Frank Gage an awesome backing vocalist and bassist. As with every ending comes a new beginning Garrett Bartow was by Kevin Bohling. Enter Nathan Boone he brings his amazing guitar work, Backing vocals & Lead Vocals to JADED. This could very well be the BEST lineup ever. Rich Webb is now JADED's front person The latest addition Lee Pons on Keyboards opens up a whole new aspect to JADED we have never had I can safely say. The song book just opened up. Newest member Russell Bert on Bass, Frank Gage had to part ways with the band taking on a job that took him away from his passion. CJ Martin has come aboard to play Keys and sing along with backing vocals. We have hit new heights no question. Bringing JADED back to the top of the Tampa Bay music scene. Come get JADED!!!!