The Jagged Edj Laurel, Mississippi 1966-1969   Great friends. We loved eacher then and do now. We reunited in 1998 and have been playing annual reunions in Laurel ever since. Of all the bands 18 yrs and under in our community we were the youngest and the best. At thirteen Johnny could play any riff we heard on the radio. Doug was a bass prodigy as was Wilson on Drums. Byron is a born showman. In a moment of envy and temporary insanity we fired him. He's back now. Forgive us Byron. Wilson's only fault was his habit of hitting John over the head with his sticks when he got tired of John's perfectionistic demands and the "look."   Personnel: Johnny "Harlem" Hozey - Lead Guitar Doug "Luzahn" Bush - Bass Wilson "Stix" DeWitt - Drums Byron "PT" Greco -Vocals John"Jake" Helveston - Organ & Guitar Influences: Beatles, Cream, Vanilla Fudge, Steppenwolf, Doors, David and the Giants Setlist Sample: Light My Fire, Taxman, Whiter Shade of Pale, Born to Be Wild Equipment: Vox Continental Organ, Gretsch County Gentleman, Gibson es-335 sunburst, Fender Mustang, Fender Jazz Bass, Fender Mustang, Ludwig Black Oyster pearl drums, Peavey Vulcan Amp, Fender Super Reverb Amp, Peavy Bass Amp, Leslie 147 Tone Cabinet, Fender PA Rehearsal Space: John's "Little House. Band Vehicles: Parent's cars, Wilson's Mark IV. Fashion Statement: Vertcle stripe pants with horizontal stripe shirts -- INspired by the UNtouchables. Best Gig: Becky Fargason's Party -- We attrated alot of attention -- the police came. People still talk about how they heard us a mile away at the outdoor high school commencement ceremonies. Gig from Hell!: Frat party at Paul Elias' (Famous Bass Fisherman) house-- All our equipment burned that night. Last Gig: Frat Party at U of Southern Miss. Comments: We are THE Jagged Edj and have been since circa 1966!   Where are they now? Spring, 2004 Johnny - Pro Guitarist on the Miss. Gulf Coast, Doug - Accountant in Hunstville, AL, Byron -Recording Studio Manager in LA, Wilson - Gen. Contractor in Hattiesburg, MS, John - Pastor in San Jose, CA    Information contributed by John Helveston rrsedj@aol.com

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