"Marco Polo was in my back yard last night. I walked up to him and said, "What the heck are you doing in my back yard?" He replied, "I was looking for your dog so that I might have his hide to sell in the marketplace." I said, "OK."

Hey all you crazy people. This here is the profile of the outrageously talented singer/bassplayer/songwriter of Thought Contagion. This kid is only 17, and he absolutely blows me away. I have never seen a talent so young and full of such passion. Just wait until you see him cut loose in his writing and performing. It really is mind-numbing. I will be updating the page straight from the man himself as often as possible, so keep checking in.

Joe's Favorite Bands

Joe's Vocal Inspirations

  • Charlie Dominici: Formerly of Dream Theater.
  • Kevin Labrie: Dream Theater and Mullmuzzler (The King)
  • Russell Allen: Symphony X
  • D.C. Cooper: Silent Force (Formerly of Royal Hunt)
  • Daniel Gildenlow: Pain of Salvation (The most versatile singer Joe says he has ever heard)
  • Bruce Dickenson (Iron Maiden)

A List of Joe's Recommended Buys

  • Dream Theater: Images and Words, Scenes From a Memory
  • Pain of Salvation: The Perfect Element Pt. I
  • Transatlantic: SMPTe
  • Mullmuzzler: Keep it to Yourself
  • Spock's Beard: V, Light
  • Symphony X: Divine Wings of Tragedy, V
  • Liquid Tension Experiment: I, II

About The Man

  • Age: 17 (1/15/84)
  • Instruments: Vocals, Bass, Trumpet, a little keyboard, and soon to be learning the ACCORDION! (I told you this kid is amazing!)
  • Passtimes: Reading, listening to music, writing music, playing basketball, and gamin' it up. (He's also quite eclectic!)
  • He's almost a senior in high school pulling down straight A's (WOW!!!)
  • He loves to Rock n' Roll baby yeah.
  • "I walked down town and saw the IXL. It waved its hand at the little frog..."

"The age of music has arrived! All who stand in the way shall drown in the fury of my notes!"

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