BAND MEMBERS

BRIAN O'KEEFE

Guitars & Vocals

The Celebrities is lucky to have Brian, who has been in several well known San Diego original bands including Mercy House, The United Saints of America, Joker's Wild and Bad Rabbit. With years of experience, Brian is a true professional.

RICK HARCHOL

Guitar & Vocals

Rick an avid “tone-freak” brings a fat warm, all-tube tone to The Celebrities music and easily brings those magic guitar riffs to life. Rick has been in several well known San Diego original bands including Army of Love, Outlaw Blood (Atlantic Records), The Sacred and The Voices (MCA Records). Rick has been inspired from Albert King, Hendrix, SRV and the great rock bands of the 70s, 80s and 90s.

"RICHIE RICH" PELLETIER

Drums & Vocals

Rich is the solid backbone of The Celebrities tight sound. With years of club and recording experience he makes every beat count. Rich has been in many successful San Diego groups including Outlaw Blood (Atlantic Records), Mercy House, The United Saints of America, The Sacred, Full Circle, The Sticky Sweets, Rebel Star and Hot 4 Teacher.

MIKE "SAN-MAN" SANTANGELO

Bass

Mike moved to San Diego in the 90’s from the East Coast where he played in several well known cover bands. It wasn’t before long Mike was playing in Joker’s Wild with Brian O’ Keefe. From there he was introduced to Rich and played with him in Sugarfoot. Mike has also played with well known San Diego original bands including Mercy House, Killing Floor, Seventrain and Frequency 1.

"MIKE B." BACCARELLA

Harmonica

"Mike B" is the man behind those mean bluesy harmonica licks that add an extra level of soul to The Celebrities. Mike plays in various bands locally and nationwide with a very large list of performers that he has played with throughout the years. Mike also serves as the bands photographer, videographer and soundman.

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