Band member bios
Misty Dawn
Misty Dawn
Misty Dawn
Misty grew up in a very musical family. She began singing in church at the early age of 6.
Misty’s influences have been Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor, and Janis Joplin to name a few, but she loves all kinds of music! Since joining Stackin’ Eights in April of 2022, she has fallen in love with Southern Rock Music.
Misty’s loves to perform
Misty grew up in a very musical family. She began singing in church at the early age of 6.
Misty’s influences have been Aretha Franklin, Koko Taylor, and Janis Joplin to name a few, but she loves all kinds of music! Since joining Stackin’ Eights in April of 2022, she has fallen in love with Southern Rock Music.
Misty’s loves to perform and interact with her audience no matter how big or small! She loves to see the excitement on the crowds’ faces. Being center stage is her happy place. Misty brings not only her HUGE voice but plays the tambourine like no one’s business.
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Stevie Lee
Misty Dawn
Misty Dawn
Stevie Lee is a guitarist, vocalist and the main songwriter for the band. He grew up in the South Florida swamps near West Palm Beach. His early influences are Joe Perry, Gary Rossington, BB King, Ronnie Montrose, Duane Allman and Steve Gaines. He started playing guitar at age 10 in 1979. Joined first band in 1985 and started gigging on
Stevie Lee is a guitarist, vocalist and the main songwriter for the band. He grew up in the South Florida swamps near West Palm Beach. His early influences are Joe Perry, Gary Rossington, BB King, Ronnie Montrose, Duane Allman and Steve Gaines. He started playing guitar at age 10 in 1979. Joined first band in 1985 and started gigging one year later. Stevie Lee plays Gibson, Fender and Epiphone Guitars and uses Marshall/ Fraley and Carvin amps.
Preston Lee
Misty Dawn
Preston Lee
Preston is from Owensboro, KY. He started playing guitar at the age of 13. His grandparents gifted him his first guitar and this helped push along the start of his musical journey. At 16 Preston joined his first band, Besieged. When he turned 18 he parted ways and started his own band with the bass player from Besieged. They named this
Preston is from Owensboro, KY. He started playing guitar at the age of 13. His grandparents gifted him his first guitar and this helped push along the start of his musical journey. At 16 Preston joined his first band, Besieged. When he turned 18 he parted ways and started his own band with the bass player from Besieged. They named this new band Pick your Poison. PYP went on to rock for many years! They played nationally opening for acts such as Sevendust, Alien Ant Farm, Nothing More, Trapt and many others. After a few years hiatus, he is ready to hop back in the saddle, get back to his roots, and play some good ole Rock n Roll with his new found tribe!
Band member bios
Marc
Jack Gavin
Jack Gavin
Marc started playing bass when he was 14 years old. As a sophomore in high school he played at the local frat parties on the weekends. His influences are Michael Anthony of Van Halen and The Alice Cooper Band. Marc enjoys jazz fusion, country, rock, and just about anything! Marc has played in many bands over the years including Murphy's Law, and 1096 to name a few.
Jack Gavin
Jack Gavin
Jack Gavin
From the rehearsal halls of Kent State University to stadium performances worldwide, Jack Gavin has made a significant impact on music across genres and generations. With a Bachelor of Music Performance from Kent State University, Jack trained under prominent musicians like Donald Miller, Lynn Harbold, and Louis Marino, which prepared h
From the rehearsal halls of Kent State University to stadium performances worldwide, Jack Gavin has made a significant impact on music across genres and generations. With a Bachelor of Music Performance from Kent State University, Jack trained under prominent musicians like Donald Miller, Lynn Harbold, and Louis Marino, which prepared him for a versatile career spanning classical, jazz, rock, pop, and country music.
Jack's career began with Mel McDaniel and flourished during his 14 years as the drummer for the legendary Charlie Daniels Band. He later worked with Tracy Lawrence and Tanya Tucker, where he not only played drums but also served as a musical director and managed tours. Jack has performed with numerous renowned artists, including Willie Nelson, Ted Nugent, and Dolly Parton. Currently, Jack manages emerging artists, performs as a session musician, and represents The Gretsch Company as the Nashville ambassador. He has also shared his passion for music as an adjunct professor at Lipscomb University's School of Music. His dedication to the music industry remains unwavering.