Steve Marenkovic

Lead guitar, vocals.



Birthdate: 13th of March
Star sign: Pisces.
First played guitar: At age 8.
First gig: I played a school dance at New Castle High School in New Castle, Pennsylvania
First recording: I first recorded with the "Great Lake's Band" from Youngstown, Ohio in 1977.
First Guitar: My first guitar was a Fender Stratocaster.

Steve started playing the guitar at ten years of age. Steve's first band was called Axis. After the breakup of the band Axis Steve joined the Great Lakes Band from Youngstown, Ohio in which he played lead guitar from 1974 to 1982. With the Great Lakes Band Steve had shared the stage with Rush, Boston, Montrose, UK and the Baby's. After the breakup of the Great Lakes Band in 1982, Steve performed in several rock bands in the Youngstown, OH area. The Hern Brothers, Rick and Dave had first met Steve as he was performing in a rock band called Hartbrak'r at a nightclub in New Castle, PA. Rick and Dave were impressed with Steve's style. The rest is history. After one rehearsal with the band, Steve was in. Steve joined the Hern Brothers in 1988. Steve's nickname is "Snake". If you dare, ask him why.

Steve's gear:
Gibson Les Paul Guitars
Fender Stratocaster Guitars
Musicman signature series Guitar
Marshall amplifiers
Boss effects
Ibanez Tube Screamer


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