Melodic Rock Records Present! Must have! Having been inspired to make music by seeing the Beatles take the stage on the Ed Sullivan Show, “Bad Boy” Troy Tipton began a lifelong music career at age six. He cites as his main musical influence, father Sonny Tipton, mentioning others as an afterthought. These secondary inspirations include Jimmie Page, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Mark Farner, Paul Rogers, and Jeff Beck.
1980 – played guitar for former HEADEAST singer JOHN SCHLITT and toured playing large arenas and outside shows opening for BLACK SABBATH, CHEAP TRICK, SA