about livin' on mars

 Bob's interest and involvement in music and  electronics began simultaneously at age eight, when he repaired an old  discarded AM radio.  Soon thereafter he joined his elementary school's  band and within a few weeks, captured first chair in the trumpet  section.  He would continue playing the horn throughout his Jr. High and  High School days, but at age fifteen he discovered his TRUE musical  calling.....ELECTRIC GUITAR!!!

With Bob's musical background and  years of radio rock in his head, he was a natural.  This, combined with  the great rock guitarists of that era, (Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, John  McLaughlin, Carlos Santana), inspired him to become an accomplished lead  player.

After moving from the valley to Rochester, NY in 1975,  Bob, along with fellow guitarist Phil Turnbow and bassist Dave  Alexander, formed the band "Android".  A mix of 50% current covers and  50% cutting edge originals made this band a fan favorite through the  80's, playing the area's top rated clubs such as the "Penny Arcade", the  "Electric Circus" and the "Orange Monkey".

in 1991 Bob returned  to the valley and began a project with long time friend and guitarist  Bill Hawkins.  This collaboration would last for more than five years,  writing and performing original and cover material.

in 2000 Bob  met bass guitarist Pat Paugh and together they formed the classic rock  band "Spur of the Moment".  In 2003, with the addition of Drew Martin on  drums and Kenny Kacenski on lead vocals, the band evolved into "Rockit  Science".  Playing a mix of classic and modern rock, this band performed  hundreds of shows in and around the valley throughout the 2000's.

Bob's  interest has recently turned to bass guitar and together with Kenny on  vocals, long time friends Phil Dockery on guitar and Gordon Allen on  drums, is back at it with "LIVIN' ON MARS"!! 

 Gordon is a Phoenix born drummer!!  Known also as, Commissioner Gordon!  He has over 50 years of drumming experience!
Gordon  played his first job in 1970, when he was 12 years old, at the Lost  Dutchmen Days Festival in Apache Junction.  He also played school events  and dances and in the 80's he started to play in the Tempe area with  some Southern Rock bands rocking the ASU students.  It was a GREAT time  after dark on Mill Ave!!!

In the early 90s Gordon was playing  hard rock and metal in Phoenix.  In the late 90s Gordon got into a  blues/classic rock band that was voted #1 entertainment band in the  Valley of the Sun!!!  Gordon rocked right into the 2000s playing  hundreds of jobs each year for 7 years straight with a high energy  Classic Rock bands!! 

Gordon has had a lot of fun on stage!!  One  time Doc Severinsen (from The Tonight Night Show with Johnny Carson)  walked into the bar, pulled out his horn and jumped right up on stage to  play!!  LOTS OF FUN!!! And Gordon also has enjoyed playing with Bass  player, Bill Plummber!  Bill was the Bass player on The Rolling Stones  "Exile on Main Street" Album!

Which brings us to the newly formed  LIVIN' ON MARS BAND!!  Each of the members are great musicians and life  long friends from all the other bands mentioned above!  Gordon says "We  love ROCKIN' YOUR WORLD!!!  Can I get a "HELLZ YEAH"?!?!  Come rock  with us like no one else can!  Can't wait to see you there!!" 

 Kenny was born and raised in the farming  communities of East Central Ohio. His love for music began with the  Beatles and the Monkees!  Persuaded by his mother to take dance lessons,  he found his sense of timing and appreciation for music. At the age of  thirteen he found an old radio in the basement and he began to sing  along and hasn't stopped since!

As the years went by and the rock  scene evolved, he was influenced by great bands such as "The Who" and  "Led Zepplin". Before he knew it, his ability to memorize and sing the  words of popular songs gave him the opportunity to join his first rock  band.

After moving to Arizona in 1981, Kenny took vocal lessons  to perfect what he loves to do the most ..... SING!! Wanting to be part  of the local music scene, he auditioned for several bands but couldn't  find just the right fit. Undaunted, he went on to form his own band,  "Double Down", and they played all around the valley for more than seven  years.  After a three year absence (to enjoy being a new dad) he  returned to front the classic rock project,
"Goes Like This" and continued with them for more than six years.

In  2003, after careful consideration, Kenny was recruited into the "Rockit  Science" program. His enthusiasm, personality, and wide vocal range  proved to be an indispensable element in the unmistakably powerful sound  that was "Rockit Science".  Sadly "Rockit Science" came to an end when  members had to move out of state.  HOWEVER, this did give Kenny the time  to consider the next stage in his singing career!  Together with his  life long friends, Bob, Gordon and Phil they put together the sound that  is now LIVIN' ON MARS and they are now all enjoying nothing but ROCKIN'  YOUR WORLD!! 

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