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Lead Vocals

Lead Guitar

 

 

Tink Bennett

Tink is the founder and leader of the group. He has been playing the guitar since he was four years old. Tink has had his own groups since high school in the late 70's and early 80's. His early musical influences were Eddie Van Halen and Neal Schon of Journey. His country influences are Vince Gill and Albert Lee.

Tink has fronted four popular central New York acts since 1979. They are "Vengence" (classic rock) 1979 to 1984, "Mason Dixon" (country) 1984 to 1988, "Full Circle" (classic rock) 1989 to 1991 and finally "Tailor Made" (country) from 1992 to present.

Tink is a natural when it comes to being an entertainer. With his strong vocals and tasteful edgy guitar leads....and his gift of being spontaneous, Tink will always assure that you never see the exact same show twice!

 


 

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Lead Vocals

Percussion

 

  Al Pankhurst

A seasoned vocalist and performer, Al is an energetic stage performer that ads the final ingredient to the high stage electricity that is "Tailor Made".
His smooth high vocals lets the group cover some of todays best such as Rascall Flatts, Vince Gill, Lonestar and more!
With the new lineup, Al becomes a senior member of the group, and will be moving up o the front line during our live shows! You know him, you love him, now come see him better than ever in the latest version of "Tailor Made"!

Al is without a doubt one of Central New York's premier vocalists....and a great friend as well.I am honored to still have him with the group!

 


 

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Vocals

Bass Guitar

  Jeff Brown

Jeff has been a musician since he was 8 years old. His roots lie mostly in Country music, but has an interest in classic rock as well. He has played rhythm and lead guitar in other bands, as well as drumming! But on the bass guitar, he has found his true calling. With no formal training or lessons, Jeff has taken his place with Tailor Made, and has established himself as one of Central New York's BEST bass players! With over 9 years in the group, Jeff is back and better than ever! Fans and band members alike are glad he is back as Tink's"Right Hand Guy On The Left"!

Jeff has an excellent voice and recorded in Nashville 10 years ago, producing an album entitled "Midnight Sky", in which the title track also appears (much hyped up) on our first CD. Jeff has an awesome stage presence that he has honed with Tailor Made, and is an excellent showman as well. Jeff has a great sense of humor and is proud to be the band's biggest REDNECK!

 


 

 

 

  Rik Smith

Rik started playing guitar at age 14. Ironically, at
age 15, his first rock cover band 'Exit', which included vocalist Al Pankhurst, placed first in a local competition. After 25 years of playing with various country and rock bands, Rik has found a comfortable home with 'Tailor Made'. His influences include Randy Rhoades, Joe Satriani and Gary Seals. Rik lives in central New York with his beautiful wife Renee.

 


 

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Drums

 

Harold Swartwood

("JR")

"JR" is our newest member of the group. Only 22 years old but already a talented performer, JR has been playing the drums since he was very small!

He has performed with groups such as "Stolen Pony" and others, and has a varied musical background ! That combined with a shot of youthful enthusiasm helps to drive
the bands energy level sky high!