Name: Joe Basketts

Born: 1969, Birmingham.

Gear: Roland VK8, Leslie 770, Yamaha CS2X, Roland Fantom, Korg Lambda & DW8000,

Birth Sign: Cancer or Leo depending on what mood I'm in

Past Bands: SHY, Tony Mills, Fat Lip, Weasel's Away, Beyond Ugly, Tempest

How long playing: Since I was 4.

Influences / Idols: Jon Lord, Mark Kelly, Mark Stanway, Robert John Godfrey

Play any other instruments: Play most things not very well! Did years of violin lessons but now sound like a strangled cat when I try to play it.

Any claims to fame: Ozzy once visited my girlfriend's house. I wasn't there - the only famous person I've met is John Craven. He was nice.

MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/jbasketts