Washington DC-area group Gene Pool Zombie is a power trio comprised of Stuart Ott, Chris Bound, and Martin Leibolt, all of whom have extensive experience in the local and national music circuit. Their work is hard to classify, yet always enduring and poignant. From the aggressive soundscape of "Clocks," to the tenderness of "Take Me Home," they draw on a diverse range of styles including Rock, Jazz, Classical, Progressive, and Dramatic. Gene Pool Zombie has self-produced four albums in their own studio.
Chris "Str1ker" Bound is the chief lyricist and vocalist for Gene Pool Zombie. She has a smokey, low alto voice with Celtic overtones and tremendous power. Her lyric imagery is amazing, and her story telling superb.
Marty "Neckstrap" Leibolt is GPZ's ace-in-the-hole when it comes to soaring saxophone work and drum mastery. Hailing from the heartland of Ohio, one can hear country nuances merged with progressive jazz phrasing in Marty's playing. Marty also provides lead and background vocals on numerous tracks.
Stuart "Cathead" Ott is the chief musical composer for GPZ, and also serves as the Guitarist, Synthesist, Pianist, and Bassist. He has a degree in Music Composition and Theory, and is heavily influenced by Romantic, Classical, and 20th Century music. It is not unusual to hear references to Bartok and Beethoven juxtaposed with 70's Classic Guitar Rock Anthems throughout GPZ's repetoire.
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