Biography

Committed Mind was founded in 2002. Everything started with Patrice and Bruno who were co-workers and they decided to have some jam sessions just for fun. Then they formed a new band and Bruno asked Eric to join them because Bruno formed a band with him in the past and the chemistry was there.  After only few sessions, Bruno expressed his idea of composing their own music and it marked the beginning of Committed Mind.

The first song composed was Slave To Desire. Everyone in the band were proud of their efforts, then 6 others songs were composed. A nice musical diversity took root in the strong characteristics and influences of each songs.  This diverse blend turned nevertheless into a common style, which was already very promising for an album.

The demo obtained was the perfect tool to find a singer in order to integrate the vocals.  After a few unfruitful auditions, Patrick did his audition and the guys were unanimous and very satisfied. The addition of Patrick to the band in the summer of 2003 marked the beginning of the band as a whole.

Thus, Patrick's musical touch brought the final arrangements to the songs, and three new creations were completed. Being very implicated with all the studio stages and process, after 1 year and nine months, the band finished the production of their very own Cyborgs of Freedom, a dream come true !

With the arrival of Reg Samson, the founding trio of Bruno, Patrice and Eric is very excited by the turn of events to the band. New ideas are exchanged and a new chemistry is forming. Reg is taking charge of the vocal aspect and the rythm guitar.

The quartet is now on a new departure with the preparation of the shows and new songs are being written for the second album.


Reggy "Reg" Samson  Vocals

Birthdate : May 21st

Hometown : Lévis, Québec, Canada

Musical Influences : James Hetfield (Metallica), Sully Erna (Godsmack), Chad Kroeger (Nickelback), Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society)

Description : At a young age, Reggy wanted to play electric guitar more than anything. His interest in rock and metal music got bigger during his teenage years. By the end of high school, his passion for music was a starting point for a cover band with 3 good friends and co-workers in which he was playing lead guitar and singing back vocals.
After leaving this band in 2004, he ended up playing an acoustic show at a corporate christmas party... and the many encouraging critics about his singing skills led to the formation (in 2006) of a classic rock cover band, in which he took charge for the lead vocals and lead guitars. That's where he really got the singing thing kicked in second gear.
Realising his interest laid more towards writing his own Hard Rock and Heavy Metal songs, he moved forward to other projects...and then came the Committed Mind audition...and GIG!!!
Aside singing and playing guitar, Reggy is a talented lyricist that has studied English language arts (such as poetry and essay writing). He also plays drums and bass guitar.

Gear : Ibanez S and SZ Series, Fender Stratocaster, Epiphone Les Paul Custom, Ibanez PF acoustic, Korg Toneworks AX3000G, Mesa Boogie Nomad amp, Mesa Boogie Stiletto cab, Ernie Ball strings, Jazz III picks, Shure SM57, Shure SM58, Samson C-01

Contact : Reg@committedmind.com


Éric Tremblay Guitar, back vocals

Birthday: june 7th 

Hometown: Québec, Canada

Musical Influences: John Pettrucci (Dream Theater), Frank Gambale, Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden), Kirk Hammett (Metallica)

Description : Guitar maniac, Éric Tremblay is native of Quebec.  At the beginning, he formed a rock band of cover songs and played in bars.

Thrilled by this experiment, his choice of career was oriented toward this passion.  Thus, under the desire to perfect his musical evolution, he studied music and graduated and obtained his diploma.  Since that time, he transmits his passion through teaching.

Gear: Fender Stratocaster, Mesa Boogie Rectifier 50/50 preamp, Peavey Stereo Chorus, TC Electronics G-Major sound processor, Mesa Boogie 4X12 rectifier bottom, Roland GFC-50 foot controller, Ernie Ball Strings, Jazz III picks

Contact: Eric@committedmind.com


Patrice Turcotte  Bass, back vocals, lyrics

Birthdate : July 31st

Hometown : Quebec city, Canada

Musical Influences : Geddy Lee (Rush), Steve Harris (Iron Maiden), John Myung (Dream Theater), Dave Meros (Spock's Beard)

Description : Patrice has a pure passion for music under its different styles but more so for progressive and metal. After only a few months of piano lessons, his love for the bass appears with the discovery of Rush and Geddy Lee. At the beginning, he plays with 2 neighbourhood friends. Later on, he meets Bruno at work and after a few sessions, with Eric, the band Committed Mind is born. Quickly, the desire to write their own material takes priority and the "Cyborg" project is under way.

Gear : Cort Artisan A5, Fender BG-29 acoustic bass, Gallien-Krueger 700RB-II and RBH-115 (combo)

Contact : Patrice@committedmind.com

Bruno Chassé Drums

Birthday : November 6th

Hometown: Québec, Canada

Musical Influences: Lars Ulrich (Metallica), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)

Description : If you seek the strongheaded of the band, you found it!  Indeed, Bruno is the band's motivator and he doesn't wait to express his point of view. He found the band's name.
 
Before founding Committed Mind, he played in bars, some interpretations of Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth... and it's at that time that Bruno and Eric met and shared the stage together.

Finally, Bruno is implicated as much in the basic structure of the compositions as in final arrangements. In addition, he also spend much time, with pleasure, in the band's promotion.

Gear: Pearl Maple Session 22'' Base Drums, 16'' Floor Tom, 10'', 12'', 13'' Tom Tom, Pearl Signature 16'' Snare, Pearl Hardware, DW 9000 Hi-Hats stand and twins pedals, Sabian HH 14'' Hi-Hats, Sabian HH 22'' medium ride, Sabian HH 16'' thin crash, Sabian HH 18'' thin crash, Sabian AAX 17'' studio crash, Sabian AA 18'' chinese, Sabian AA 8'' china splash, Sabian HHX 16'' ozone

Contact: Bruno@committedmind.com