Don Bish, long-time rock musician and music businessman, will shares his experiences as a rock performer and music businessman on Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Hart Chapel at Clarion University. His presentation, sponsored by Clarion University's Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, is free and open to the public.

Don Bish

            Bish, a graduate of Union High School in Rimersburg, began his playing career at age 15.  Having lived in Hollywood, Calif., for the past 20 years, he has performed with rock bands in more than 35 countries and all 50 states, including 28 world tours. 

            He has performed with and is an official member of the Yardbirds, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1960s British group that still tours with two of the original Hall of Fame members.  He has also performed with Switchblade Kitty, Sink to See, Kevin Martin of Candlebox, Pretty Boy Floyd, and the Newlydeads with Taime Downs of Faster Pussy Cat.

            He maintains a very active recording career and has recorded more than 30 albums, working with five different record labels including Warner Brothers, Cleopatra, and Deadline.  He has also worked with Ace Freely, Kerri Kelli, and Dominque Davalos.             

            His performances on drums have included venues for audiences of more than 65,000.  He has been interviewed and performed on VH1, MTV, and numerous music related shows around the world.  He is a successful sound engineer and has designed the sound systems for some of the best clubs in LA including Johnny Depp's Viper Room, the Key Club, the Roxy, and Whiskey-a-Go-Go.

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