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Diezel
is a dynamic, high energy, enthusiastic 4 piece band led by front man
& founding member:Freddie Lester, on Lead guitar and right hand man:
Marty Benard. Back on drums and keeping the band together is: Mr Billy
Dunkley and the newest member: Chad Drover pumping out solid Bass
notes.This talented group of musicians does not and will not
disappoint!! Diezel has established a fan base throughout BC, Alberta,
and Saskatchewan. Diezel's new cd and sound will be leaning more towards
a Outlaw country;Waylon Jennings & Johnny Cash meet Steve Earl.
These sample demo's will be a preview of things to come.
Freddie Lester
Freddie
is Diezel’s lead singer and rhythm guitar player. Born in Beardmore,
Ontario and raised on Rocky Bay Reserve he started singing at seven
years old in his school choir. He enjoys a wide variety of music,
ranging from Johnny Cash to the Grateful Dead, Metallica to George
Strait and nearly everything in between.
Joining his first band
at age 13, Freddie played mostly in the Garage (lol), but the reaction
of those listening and the smiles on their faces solidified to him that
this is what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. In 1997 he was
presented with the opportunity to sing again, through singer song writer
Ed Molyski, this time with his brother.
For the next 5-7 years
Diezel played many venues throughout western Canada and into the USA.
Diezel toured the Gulf of Mexico, entertaining thousands of people from
all over the world on the Rhapsody of the Sea, sailing in and out of
Galveston, Texas.
Dedicated to his late father in 2007, Freddie
alongside his brother, released their debut album DAY ONE, under their
last name ‘Lester’. Freddie is extremely proud of the two songs on the
album he penned, ‘Diezel Countrified’ and ‘Life Flies’. ‘Life
Flies’ topped the charts in 2008 on NCI. Collaborating with Marty,
Billy and Chad, Freddie is hoping to bring more hits to the charts.
Freddie would like to thank YOU the fan for your continued support! He looks forward to making you smile soon.
Billy Dunkley
Billy
is the drummer and also sings harmonies for Diezel. His love of music
began at an early age of 5 when he began singing for his church
congregation. The thrill of being on stage in front of so many people,
smiling and applauding, gave him the heartfelt desire to pursue his
talents for the rest of his life.
Billy started playing drums at
the age of 11, as he recalls, at a friend's house while listening to
Cheap Trick. He went home with the drums that day and has never looked
back!
Billy has spent many years in both the rock and country
market as the"singing drummer" that compliments every band he becomes a
part of. His back-up and lead vocals lend that extra professionalism to
every musical situation he finds himself in. Whether working diligently
on his own songwriting, or lending his talents to an independent or
cover project, Billy is content just to be playing.
Billy is the backbone which keeps Diezel going forward.
Brett Osborne
Brett
is Diezel’s bass player who also is awesome at singing lead and on
harmonies! Born in Valleyview, Alberta and raised on CalAla Ranch,
this small town country boy was brought up on Rock n Roll but radiates a
pure down home vibe.
Brett studied music at GMCC music program
in Edmonton, Alberta. This gave him a great understanding of all styles
of music including jazz, blues, country, rock and many others. The
connections gained through this experience also allowed him to play with
such acts as Prairie Knights, Tex Dalton, Alanis Morisette, Charlie
Major, Lil Sugar, Chris Cummings, Claim Jumpers, Gail Gardner, Tom
Jackson and many others.
This soft spoken gentleman will win
your hearts and blow your minds with his solid innovative bass lines,
his angelic voice, and amazing stage presence.
Brett is the powerful, reliable, tried and true “Diezel” engine.