Witcher

I remember witcher. There was one guy with longer hair that was so HOT. Wish I could find him now. Think they called him Rich or Richy or something like that. Does anyone know him?

There was Steve Simms on guitar, Richard Nash on bass, a couple of different guys on drums, Niqui Lynn (real name Earl Givens) on vocals..

Scott Phillips was lead singer before Niqui, then Scott was in Dog Soldier, not sure what he's up to these days.

The Witcher line-ups per album;

-Conceived in Flames-

Scott Phillips - Vocals
Steve Simms - Lead Guitar
Melvin Davis - Guitar
Richard Nash - Bass
Mike Irons - Drums


-Trans-Formations-

Niqui Lynne - Vocals
Steve Simms - Lead Guitar
Richard Nash - Bass
Bill White - Drums


-Eclipse-

Niqui Lynne - Vocals
Steve Simms - Lead Guitar
Richard Nash - Bass
Jamie Blackburn - Drums

I only had a copy of Conceived in Flames, but I bought the other two at Galaxy. Still have em somewhere. Always meant to transfer them to CD or mp3s, but at this point, wish I had digital copies from the source (hint hint..)

Besides seeing them many times at the practice room, the fellas and I went to Nashville and saw them at the Cannery, Shoals Theater, Muscle Shoals Music Hall of Fame, probably some more. Those were fun times.

I took lessons at Galaxy for a while.

Me too. I had part of one of the guitars that Steve caught on fire on stage one time. I always thought that was cool as hell.

I wonder if Steve lost any guitars in that Galaxy fire? I'm guessing so. He had some incredible stuff.

Withcher was a fun band which I have many fond memories. Witcher will always be a big part of my past. I hope the ones that posted enjoyed the years that Witcher entertained cause I know for a fact they sure enjoyed playing for you guys, And If they found out bout this forum they would thank you for the kind words and the memories.
YOU GUYS ROCKYOU GUYS ROCK

What about Axes Sally anyone know remember them? Steve was in that band before Witcher.

I remember their being a guy at Counts Brothers Music that was in that band with Steve, but I never heard it.

I had a video of Axes Sally performing at the Fair or something like that one year and Steve did the "Crossroads" Steve Vai solo. I always thought that was bad-ass.
I bet there's a good chance that I know some of you.

I would bet so...

The reason I ask is there is a video floatinf around of the KDF Battle of the bands they won that I'm looking for and also a copy of there cover song demo had welcome to the Jungle, love hurts, and purplr haze on it. These are the only 2 archives from this band I do not have.

I would love to get copies of that stuff.. I saw them play at either the fairgrounds or Hall of Fame, I know wherever it was, there were stands to sit in. And.. Radio Tokyo was there, and they played Godzilla I think. Remember when Charles worked at Pegasus?

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Originally posted by joeycuda:
Remember when Charles worked at Pegasus?

Absolutely! I liked having the good sales already scoped out for me.

Axes Sally:
Steve Simms
Darren Fisher
Ben Jerkins
Mike Irons
Clay Edmonds

Also if anyone knows how to get in touch with Clay (singer from Axes Sally) Or where he's at nowdays would like to know. last I heard he was living around Montgomery.

All I can say guys and gals is WOW!!! You guys just made my day!!! I'm Jaime the drummer. It's AWESOME that you guys remember and miss the good ole’ days!!! I know I speak for the rest of the guys when I say THANK YOU!!! I am humbled that we had such an impact on some of you head bangers! But it makes me feel good to know that and I know the other guys would say the same thing.

Those were the good ole' days weren't they. Every Saturday night felt like a concert to us and that's how we played. Didn't matter if it was 1 person or 50, we wanted to rock your tails off! And I hope that's how it came off. It was definitely the best band that I have been a part of. Playing for you guys was the biggest high! It was also awesome to see some of the things Steve could do with the guitar. I don't think there was ever a night of playing or practicing that went by, that he didn't blow our minds.

I now work as a Network Administrator for NASA at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. I still play the drums and the acoustic guitar as well. I play the drums on Sunday nights at Highland Park Baptist Church in Muscle Shoals with the Praise Band. I also play the guitar with the College and Career Praise Band on Wednesday nights at the church. Not the same type music..lol… but fun none the less. 8) If you were at Louie Louie’s Saturday night of the Handyfest (the 28th) I was there with Fly By Radio and sat in on drums for a song with those guys. If you don’t know who they are then check them out. www.flybyradio.com. If you liked us then you should like them.

Olwiggum, are talking about when Axes won the b of the b, or the time Witcher won when I was playing?

I do have good news about the Witcher archives.A few months ago, I did talk with Jeff, our engineer for the albums, and he does still have the master copies. We started talking about putting all that stuff on disc. That is not final yet and I haven’t talked with him since. I think it’s just a matter of us getting the time to do it. And we would obviously have to talk with the other guys as well. We’ll just have to see how much support from you guys on that.

I haven't talked with or seen any of the guys since the store burned. So I don't the where abouts or what the guys are doing. Yes I’m a loser in that category 8) but you have given me the incentive to do just that. I do know that Steve wasn't in the best of health.

I don’t know if any of the other guys post here, but witcher02 and good_ta_know PM me and tell me who you are cause you guys seem to know a lot of stuff about us.

Again, Thanks so much for the support you gave us back then and the support I see here today! It truly is very special to me personally, to see that you guys haven’t forgot! Me and a friend are constantly saying "oh remember back when Witcher did....". Being in Witcher was a time in my life I truly hold close to my heart. I know the other guys feel the same.

Rock and Roll FOREVER my friends!!!
Keep in touch!
Jaime Blackburn

I'm not really sure. I just had a VHS copy of a tape where Steve lit into that Crossroads solo and I watched it about 1000 times.

Witcher02 secret identity is Richard Nash - the bass player of Witcher. I had the original tapes transfered to disc but, I would really like to have the masters put on disc. Need any help, give me a call. I'm in the Rogersville phone directory all you W.D.A.K.B.W.M.F.'s, give me a call.

Richard, great to hear you're still in the area. I used to come see you guys at open practice, was a lot of fun to watch.

Yesterday, I realized an unlabled dvd I have has WAV files/transfer of the Witcher - Eclipse album. I hadn't listened to it in a while. Some good stuff there!

I am here. I recently had a copy of what was later named "Trance-Formations" with me singing on it. I had written all but two of the tracks before I left the band. I know 'Crucified' became 'Hula Hoop'. I'd have to go back and have a listen to the others. SYFM, Sunshine Child, Cycle of my Pain, and Medicine Trance are a few of mine that showed up. I'll go have a look and let you know.