Bio
The Bay Island Rockers – Bio
The Bay Island All Stars is an incredible group of talented professional musicians & recording artists, songwriters that have come together from many top bands & continue to perform concerts in Canada, USA & Caribbean.
Their exceptional live concert performances and their “Legends of Rock Concert Series” includes performances of songs from iconic rock bands and provides a great experience for all music fans to enjoy. Members of this world class “all-star line up” include current touring members of International Recording Artists Prism, Headpins, Paul Rodgers Band, Stonebolt, Karroll Brothers, Bay Island Rockers, plus top Canadian touring bands.
Ray Roper: International Recording Artist, Grammy Nominated Songwriter:
Ray Roper is a multi-instrumentalist, lead vocalist, international recording artist born in London England, launching his North American music career in Vancouver Canada. Signed with Parachute/Casablanca Records (Los Angeles) Ray received Grammy nomination, plus feature TV appearances on Midnight Special, American Bandstand, plus Concert appearances with major North American tours. Most recent projects include engineering, guitar, keys with British Legend “Paul Rodgers” (founding member of Bad Company/Free & 4 years as vocalist with Queen) Paul Rodgers new album will be released in ’23. Ray’s incredible vocals along with his world class guitar talents, include a repertoire of classic rock, Funk, R & B songs make him a valuable asset to concert touring bands, and recording artists.
Tad Goddard: Bass Guitar, Vocals, performing with multi-platinum selling international legendary band Prism! Tad is a top recording artist & songwriter. As a Song writer Tad has written & recorded 25 movie soundtracks & Game soundtracks. Played on stage with Bret Michaels (Poison), Neil Schon (Journey), & Motley Crüe plus Shared stage with Reo Speedwagon, Boston, Foreigner, Nazareth, Big Wreck plus many more…. Performed with award winning recording artists Nick Gilder and Sweeny Todd plus with John Karroll from the Karroll Bros. Live performing remains Tad’s calling; touring with Legendary band Prism plus continues composing for new movie and gaming soundtracks.
Alfie Galpin: Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals & Top International Touring Musician performing with Headpins. Alfie is a top veteran concert musician, recording artist that continues to perform festivals and concerts with Canadian Rock group the Headpins; With the Headpins, the band has shared stages with & toured with Nazareth, Honeymoon Suite, Streetheart, Harlequin, Helix and Toronto. In addition to touring with the Headpins, Alfie has also performed in the bands Toronto and Prism.
John Karroll (Drums, Recording Artist, Engineer, Producer, Concert Promoter)
John is a veteran musician of the Canadian & International music scene, recording artist, certified audio engineer, producer, concert promoter & international touring artist. As a recording artist in 70s & 80s with The Karroll Brothers, (Vancouver & Canadian music scene) John shared the stage with acts such as Loverboy, Cheap Trick, Bryan Adams/Nick Guilder with Sweeny Todd, Trooper, April Wine, Tom Cochrane, Greg Kihn, Harlequin, Streetheart, Chilliwack, Doucette, Triumph, British Band “Slade” & Woodstock legends “Canned Heat”. John has been Involved in numerous recording sessions collaborating on over 150 original songs, John worked with producers and engineers, who included, Bob Rock (Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Tal Bachman,) Peter Karroll (Bif Naked/ Karroll Bros) Mike Fraser (ACDC, Aerosmith, Motley Crew, Cinderella) Martin Shaer (Brian Adams, Sweeney Todd) Tom Lavin, (Powder Blues).