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Mark Yates - Lead Vocals / Percussion

Yatesy stepped back into the role of lead vocalist in September, 2010, following an eighteen month stint away from the band. With a keen musical ear, he has great attention to detail within the band. He's a confident frontman (hecklers beware!) and enjoys an audience which gets into the spirit of things. As an experienced drummer himself (for some time as drummer of the band), he also provides a level of extra percussion, which always makes a big difference to the band's sound. He worked with John previously in the band Kill Clouseau and when that band came to an end, he brought John into the MOB.

Andi Kalczewski - Guitars / Backing Vox

Having been in several short-lived band projects in Liverpool and Manchester, Andi returned to Coventry and promptly joined MOB in late 2000, after answering an ad in that prestigious music publication 'Why?' (yes, that freebie bargain hunting mag found at petrol stations and rubbish newsagents!) Affectionately known as 'cloth ears', don't expect to find him fine tuning the out front sound, although he's not bad at coaxing a pant-soiling tone out of his rig. His playing is strictly old-school and way too loud, with Les Pauls the instrument of choice. Gary Moore, Ritchie Blackmore and EVH are amongst his heroes and playing live is and always will be the pinnacle, whether it's a festival or the smallest local pub.

Phil Harris - Bass Guitar

With both of his parents in bands for as long as he can remember, Phil decided "like father like son" and took up bass guitar. Happy to play any style of music, he has been involved in projects from rock to swing and everything in between! His most notable time was spent playing the university circuit with Foo Fighters tribute band Times Like These (who recently reformed) but has been seen sporting an afro wig and flares with nine piece disco bands too (got to love those funky disco bass lines!). When he isn't playing bass you'll find him in the clouds flying light aircraft and gliders. Death wish? Probably! Big funky bass sound? Definitely! Phil joined MOB in November 2011.

John Chivers - Drums / Backing Vox

John started playing drums in 1981, aged 10, as a means of getting out of piano lessons. Initially, he found hitting drums as dull as hitting ivories, but soon developed a liking for the drums after seeing the late, great jazz drummer, Buddy Rich in concert. John is the band's token northern monkey (a Bradfordian by birth). As well as playing drums for Ministry of Beaver, he also plays drums, mandolin, and sings with Coventry originals band, BAiT. Known for his lack of interest in and awareness of anything currently on the wireless or in the hit parade (as he insists on calling them), John's tastes are firmly rooted in Progressive Rock (and some other pretty weird stuff), but he appreciates any good songs, regardless of the genre. He joined the band in January, 2008.