Hometown: Moline

Musicians: Cathy Caparula: Vocals Christine Hollembaek: Vocals Lamont Hillier: Guitar, vocals Steve Merritt: Drums, vocals Steve Tracy: Bass, vocals

Status: Active

History: Cosmic was formed in January 2006, when bassist Steve Tracy joined three former members of the popular Quad-City band Why Not: vocalists Cathy Caparula and Christine Hollembaek, and guitarist Lamont Hillier. The members of the new band wanted to retain the best of the Why Not cover repertoire while adding some reggae, funk, and blues covers, as well as some original material. Cosmic started playing at Quad-City venues in March '06. For the next few months, the band had the good fortune to employ the talents of some great fill-in drummers while searching for the right and truly extra-terrestrial percussionist. Drummer Steve Merritt filled in for Cosmic from June to September, 2006, and, happily for all, he decided at the end of that period to join the Cosmic orbit. The band now plays regularly at Quad-City live music venues.

Influences: Patti Smith, Dream Theater, Robben Ford, Stevie Wonder, The Pretenders, 80's hair bands

Genres: Rock, Pop, Funk, Disco, Blues, Reggae