RUDY HELM - Bass Guitar & Vocals A native of the Pacific Northwest, Rudy started performing professionally in 1970. Since then, he has played locally and toured nationally with many bands playing all styles of music - from disco to country, and funk to classic rock. Rudy has been laying down solid, danceable bass lines for over thirty years. In addition to playing bass, he adds lead and harmony vocals, as well as tenor sax to round out Turn Back Time's distinctive sound. A natural "ham", Rudy will do just about anything to get the audience moving, grooving, and having fun.
RUSS WATANABE - Drums & Vocals Russ is a Seattle native who began playing drums at the age of eight. He is a graduate of the University of Washington and played drums with the U of W Jazz Band Ensemble for four years. Since then, he has performed in various Pacific Northwest rock, jazz, country, and Latino bands. Russ has over thirty years professional experience as an accomplished and versatile musician. He is also a fine bass guitarist and has played bass with various bands in the Seattle area. Russ' musical influences include Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, Dave Grohl, and Jack Bruce.