Fire Merchants

MatchFire Merchants
44%Daryl Stuermer
36%Richie Kotzen
26%Allan Holdsworth
26%The Fents

Biography

This hi-tech power trio of well-seasoned session musicians was founded by ex-Andy Summers bass player Doug Lunn. Enlisting John Goodsall (ex-Brand X and Peter Gabriel) on guitar and keyboards, the line-up was eventually completed following a long search for the right drummer. ex-Frank Zappa and Genesis drummer Chester Thompson was enlisted, allowing the band to stabilize in October 1987. Released two years later, their self-titled debut album was an all-instrumental affair, offering an eclectic... Read more