Carrie
Carrie is the voice of the Rockfords, and commands center stage comfortably. She should feel at home; she's held the front spot for a decade or more, as vocal lead for Hammerbox as well as Northwest Rock powerhouse Goodness.
Her intensity and good humor have put many a crowd at ease; she's at her best when the lights are down and the volume is up.
With the Rockfords on the shelf, and Goodness retired, Carrie has become involved in a variety of projects. With the help of friends, including long time band mate Garth Reeves, she co-founded Goodink Records in 1999, which released a wealth of local talent in the following years.
Though she resigned her position as partner in the label in 2002, she remains a major stakeholder, as Goodink continues to distribute her first solo record, entitled 'Home'. This debut solo effort showcases her songwriting (not just lyrical) ability, and her live shows only re-enforce the strength of those songs, equally moving with a full band or just Carrie and her acoustic.
As of the summer of 2002 she is preparing to issue its successor, 'Invitation', this time on her very own label - My Way Records.
Chris
This Friel is no stranger to Rock, either - he and Rick and Mike all share the willingness (and ability) to jump on stage with whomever may ask.
Picking up drums at eight, Chris went on to become the youngest member of Shadow, the early eighties hair metal band comprised of Danny, Rick, Mike and "singer" Rob Weber. The group were known for their work ethic and DIY attitude, aside from the strange mix of braces and spandex...
Chris parlayed this early experience into an impressive, rock solid set of chops, and the supernatural ability to put together a list of songs that gives him the daunting title of "setmaster general".
Danny
Danny Newcomb. The women want him, the men want to be him. It must be the Les Pauls. :)
Though Danny makes it look easy and natural on stage, watching him nail a solo gives you a sense of the practice and dedication behind the performance. Mike has credited him (and KISS) with the inspiration to play guitar, high praise indeed.
While the ever present Michigan hat comes close, the true Newcomb trademark is the wry smirk - the one that makes you wonder "is he laughing at me, or himself?".
Mike
A crack up. Self deprecating and somewhat offbeat, he'll make you laugh, then turn around and rip a solo that'll leave you on the floor bleeding.
Responsible for many of the tracks on the Rockfords record, contributing lyrics as well - including "Distress" and "Spiral".
Still, McCready has always expressed some hesitance and lack of faith in his songwriting ability; while penning stellar songs like the above, a large amount of the Mad Season record, and "State of Love and Trust" and "Brain of J" with his "other project".
Mike is the most likely Rockford to wear a dress (yep, he beats out Carrie, even), and has been known to behead baby dolls on stage.
Rick
Rick is the consummate showman. Give him a bass (or anything with strings) and a microphone, and the tiniest club can become the Budokan - 10 or 20 people a throng of thousands.
Like Chris, (and with Chris), Rick has played every joint in Seattle, often twice in a night - with different groups... Rick continues to rock mics with Jodie Watts, a post-punk trio with a sense of humour and a different take on real estate.
Outfitted with his trusty Fender Precision and an Ampeg rig, I have complete faith that Rick will be shaking Seattle foundations until his last moments.