x51
About Us

A power pop/rock band that delivers like a 500 mega ton bomb. They only play upbeat, head-bobbing foot-tapping rock by the best of new and not so new bands. These 5 musicians have played with some of the best-known names in rock, and satisfy your rock appetite without a doubt.

Jinger Christal - Vocals

Background:
Punk rock first, then switched to country for 5 years. Now rockin' it out with X51!!

Favorite Singers:
Jeff Buckley, Nora Jones, Jack Johnson, and Faith Hill

Gear:
Tambourine, glitter, and too much blonde hair

Best Part Of Being In X51:
Making fun of Gregg and watching Clint's air guitar

Contact:
jinger@x51band.com  


Tippy Johnson - Guitar

Has played guitar in various styles of bands including rock, punk, industrial, alternative and country. X-51 is the first band where he has played accordian.

What's in the Ipod:
Butch Walker, Old 97's, Sex Pistols, Red Elvises, The Dreaming

Contact:
tippy@x51band.com  

www.myspace.com/tippyx51
 

Gregg DeCarlo - Guitar & Vocals

Has played guitar in almost every type of genre, including with an Elvis impersonator!
He has done studio work with many top name players.
He has won Three RAMI awards and X-51 is, by far, his favorite band (and group of family).

Amp:
Gain Star 30 with custom shop 1-off SMF 2 x 12 Cabinet loaded with Alnico blue and Tone Tubby speakers.

Guitars:
Custom shop signature Phil Collen
Custom Shop Brian Moore
Custom shop swinette by Hogsdale Music Inc.

Favorite musicians:
David Gilmore, The Edge, Tippy, Jimmy Page, Pat Travers, and James Burton...
The list is too long, but not to forget Gregg Whitson, Rick Pemberton, and Rob Bradley.

Whats in the Ipod??
You don't want to know. But if you need a house....

Contact:
gregg@x51band.com

Tim Foss - Drums & Vocals

Has played with many original & cover bands in various styles including funk, rock, punk, alternative, and retro. 

Gear:
DW drums finished in Candy Black Burst Lacquer, DW hardware, Tama Iron Cobra pedals, Zildjian A Series Cymbals, Promark Sticks.

Contact:
tim@x51band.com