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Jeff Luif may not be an original member of M&R Rush, but he brings an original mix of musical talent, studio skills, and his own style to the band. Born in April, 1961, in Chicago, Luif's first gig at age 16 with his first band, "Icewater Mansion" (1978-1980), won top honors at a local "Battle of the Bands," and launched a musical career that to date spans over 20 years and includes five bands. Luif's musical influences are rooted in the 70s, including Kansas, Journey, Styx, and Boston -- much like M&R Rush, bands whose signature style has stood the test of time, and are as popular now as they were 30 years ago. A devoted fan of M&R Rush in the early 80s, Luif was a lead guitar/vocalist in the local band Phantom (1980-1983) when he got word that M&R Rush was auditioning for a lead guitarist/vocalist. Luif got the coveted spot, and spent the next few months writing, rehearsing and blending his new sound and style with the classic sound of M&R Rush, debuting in late 1983 as "Eminar." Following his run in Eminar from 1983 to 1987, Luif teamed back up with members of Phantom and Icewater Mansion in the bands "The Nuts" from 1989 to 1993 and "Rock Candy" from 1993 to 1996. Luif combined his love of music with his recording skills when he opened Star Trax Recording in 1983, building it up to become one of the most successful recording studios in the Chicagoland area. With 20 years of experience in the music business, Jeff's clientele runs the gamut from rock and roll to heavy metal to country western to commercial recording, and includes major label artists like Janet Jackson, In Excess, Taylor Dane, movie soundtracks, and HGTV. His credits include serving as the mix specialist for 32 major-label projects. Jeff plays Gibson guitars and uses Marshall amps. M&R Questions and Answers: Name: Jeff Luif Band Instrument: Gibson Les Paul Custom What Do You Enjoy About Playing in M&R Rush: the guys keep me motivated What Do You Want The Audience To Remember About M&R Rush: serious musicians Favorite Movie: Caddy Shack Favorite Bird: same as Carl said(middle finger) What People Say About You: wish I only knew Favorite Artists Past and Present: Beatles/Styx/Journey/Reo/present..Smash Mouth Disc or Player in the Player Right Now: none If You Knew This Question Was Going To Be Asked What Would You Have In The Player: Old Rod Stewart What You Want People To Say About You: oh please next question Favorite Foods: Chicken Burritos and Chicken Burritos What You Most Often End Up Eating: dive up window food don't know its orgin What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up: happy Place Of Birth: Roseland IL. Interests, Hobbies, Outside Of M&R Rush: Golf What Car Do You Wish You Owned: I want my orange 1970 mustang mach 1 back anyone got it Favorite Beverage: Iced tea sweetened /no lemon Favorite Beer: Amstel light Favorite Cocktail: martini First Rock Album: one more from the road Your Former Bands: Icewater Mansion/the Nuts Most Disturbing Thing You've Seen During Your Years Of Playing: How Long Have You Been Playing Your Instrument: 25 years Favorite M&R Rush Song: Reach for the Stars Last Concert You Saw: Styx and Reo Favorite Concert: Ted Nugent in 1976 Season: summer Movies You Recommend: don't watch many Regular or Decaff Coffee: reg How Do You Take Your Coffee: cream and sugar extra cream What Your Band Mates Say About You: they won't tell me Favorite Sports Team: Cubs What You Watch On TV: news Why You Play The Instrument You Play: because my parents wouldn't let me play drums What You Would Play If You Had To Choose a Different Instrument: drums Favorite Color: red Biggest Disappointment: I grew up in the 70's most peaceful of times I wish it could be like that again Quote: you're only as old as you act, and it's what's inside that counts the most Most Embarrassing On-Stage Moment: watching early videos of live performances with really bad threads Your Heritage: Hungarian and German What Do You Miss From Your Youth: free time Favorite Day Of The Week: Sunday Artist You Admire, But Do Not Listen TO: Steve Vie Coke or Pepsi: coke Paper or Plastic: paper Most Obscure Artist You Enjoy Listening To: sorry thats not my style Artists People Would Be Surprised You Like: the Partridge Family Magazines You Enjoy: Golf Digest Ever Traveled Out Of The Country, Where: Bahamas Mustard or Ketchup: both Brothers and Sisters: two bros If You Went To A Casino, What Would You Play: slots Your Dream House: just glad to have one Leno or Lettermen: letterman Your Sign: taurus Skill That Most Aren't Aware Of: don't know Musical Guilty Pleasure (Like It But Embarrassed To Admit It): Favorite Vacation Destination: Michigan (Sister Lakes) Eye Color: brown Left or Right Handed: right PC Or Mac: mac How Do You Like Your Eggs: scrambled Favorite Dessert: cheese cake Steak Or Fish: fish How Do You Like Your Steak: medium Morning Or Night: Night High School Sports: Baseball/basketball Dreams - In Color Or Black and White: can't remember Fears: heights Life On Other Planets: of course Flower: I'm a guy come on Pets: rock Favorite Things: just hangin out with my family Ideal Amount Of Sleep: 6 hrs will do Do You Still Own Any Albums: tons all at my Parents house |
