Matt Casciano  -  Lead Vocals  emailp.gif

Originally from Flint Michigan, Matt Casciano has fronted several bands over the years. Matt has an incredible vocal range that allows this band to go where most won’t. Whether it is covering such artist as Journey, White Snake, Lover Boy and many more he is up for the challenge. Matt has recorded several originals in the studio with past bands and we look forward to working with him in the future on our original material. Please make sure to say hello when you see him at our shows!

         

Barry Baker - Guitar / Keys / Vocals  emailp.gif

  Barry is a very versatile musician. Multi talented, playing guitar,keyboards,vocals. He has played with many bands, playing a variety of music but favoring Rock.  Barry's Keyboards really add to the sound of BIG RUMOR and the band is  happy to have him aboard !

      

Dennis Paswaters - Lead Guitar / Vocals  emailp.gif

    Dennis was Born in Lincoln,Neb. and started playing guitar as soon as he was able to hold one. Dennis moved to Spfd.,Mo. in 1967. Growning up on Beatles,60s,70s Rock n Roll,Dennis learned everything from Johnny Winter,to Jimi Hendrix,Joe Walsh,Jimi Page,to 80s Rock and on to Gary Moore..One of Dennis' s favorites.   Dennis favors  an edgy aggressive style of playing,always keeping things exciting. Catch Dennis at the next BIG RUMOR gig !

       

Jerry Paswaters - Bass Guitar / Vocals  emailp.gif

  Jerry was born in Lincoln,Neb. and moved to Spfd.,Mo. in 1967.  He took up Bass in 1972 and cut his teeth on everything from Beatles,Grand Funk,James Gang,and 70s Rock.Jerry moved to Independence ,Ks. in 1982 where he played in just about every town in Southeast Ks. area in Country,Rock variety Bands. Later moving Back to his hometown of Springfield,Mo in 1984,Jerry went Back to his Rock roots and played the covers of the 80s and then  started really getting into the Blues,R&B in the late 80s.The blues helped Jerry to appreciate many other kinds of Bass friendly music like ..Motown,Soul,Fusion Jazz..and Jerry eventually developed a fluent,funky,yet aggressive style of playing. Jerry is happy to be playing with his brother once again and with the rest of BIG RUMOR.

        

"Tornado" Bob Hagen - Drums / Vocals  emailp.gif

Bob (Tornado) Hagen  originally hales from KC.,  Mo  and later moved to Ozark,Mo.   Bob played in a variety of Rock Bands and has an aggressive straight forward approach to his Drumming, that gives BIG RUMOR it's Drive! BOB also sings with BIG RUMOR and allows the Band to cover more tunes that require a huskier,grittier type of voice. Some of BOBs favorite Bands are ACDC and Van Halen.  Catch BOB at the next BIG RUMOR gig and tell him hello!