The Eclipse Band was formed by James "Big Mike" Donaldson in 1976 during his high school days. From his early days when he received a Kay guitar, which his parents bought him with Green Stamps, to the fine guitars he uses now, Mike has become a well-known guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Whether he's playing guitar with his teeth or using a Jack Daniel's bottle as a slide, you can tell he loves to Boogie, and Boogie He Does!
As for the bassist whose low notes are as solid as a Louisville Slugger, Brian "Wally" Walters creates a musical storm with his Thunderbird Bass. He also joined the band in 1976 and is also a excellent vocalist. Like Wally always says, "Nuff Said!"
On rhythm guitar there is another original member, Craig "Mister Big" Cook is his name and six-string perfection is his game. Good rhythm guitar players are hard to come by, but Craig is a great one, with strong lead and background vocals. Craig also plays keyboards in the band.
Last in the bands roster is Mark "Mouse" Cook, Mark's drumming adds the final touch! His quickness, power, and timing are unsurpassed. Mark can also hit the HIGH notes when he's belting' out a tune.
Eclipse is truly a Killer Band, summers find them traveling from state to state playing many ABATE functions and biker rallies. Winter finds them doing shows in nightclubs and in the studio recording their next album.
Also, Eclipse has performed with numerous major acts throughout the years such as:
Toy Caldwell with and without The Marshall Tucker Band, Molly Hatchet, Steppenwolf, Kentucky Headhunters, David Allen Coe, and many, many others!
Whether it is Concerts or Clubs, if you haven't seen the Eclipse Band; you need to check them out! When you do, you'll be back time and again!!!!