Steve – Scorpio 1951

   I started in music in the second grade playing a Sears Chord organ. The next year I enrolled in piano lessons and in the 5th grade became a member of a Vienna Boys choir type of singing group at my Catholic Church. During this time, I loved listening to the Juke Box at Lakeshore Swim Club in the early 60’s, mimicking harmonies from Everly Brothers, 4 Seasons, and other “Do Wap” sounds. In 1963–64 the Beatles hit the US market and I picked up the guitar. Late that year we started our first 8th grade band. I never sang much lead vocal but harmonized on just about every song and also developed leader/booking experience during those early years. Later in High School I was able to play in and lead several different bands. I somehow managed to always be in some kind of music endeavor over the next 30 years while finishing my BS in chemistry from Purdue and working for Lilly. My children and siblings gave me great support over the years. I in turn tried to make all my children’s functions. I met Ray and Rob in the Mid 70’s as we were doing clubs around Indianapolis in various bands. Rob and I have played in several different venues over the past 30 years. We have been both students of many eras of music. Ray and I played together in some groups back in the late 70’s and discovered we had science (Chemistry), spectator sports, cycling, and similar music interests. I discovered back then Ray and Rob both were great vocalists and this is the basis for the current trio. From late 70’s to 2000 I was able to lead a group called the Diamond Band. Scores of very talented singers, players, friends migrated in and out of that group. I remain good friends with just about all those guys. I have been very privileged. I thought about retiring in 2000 from music but got lucky and put together a smaller band called Second Wind. From 2000-2004 the group grew in size and song variety. We began shows with an acoustic rock sound and then transcended to a lot of rock and great dance music. We developed quite a following thanks to our loyal friends. Sadly, that group ended in late 2004 and I really and truly retired. I dabbled in some light acoustic work with a friend in late 2006 as well as Ray and I trying to pull off a duet act. In late 2006, I still wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. I made a strategic call to Rob on New year’s Day 2007 and told him Ray and I wanted to talk to him about joining with us. We agreed to look for opportunities for the three of us to do something positive in 2007. That happened and now we are really moving forward with high energy! I thank my friend Jeff Brown and Rick’s Café at the Boatyard (Eagle Creek) manager Adrienne for giving us the opportunity to get started last year.

   By the way, the name Second Wind is about three musicians getting re-energized after significant careers. I also enjoy the fact that it relates to endurance racing, such as marathons and triathlons, which I am in constant training. You will see pictures of my running/biking friends in our photo page as they are avid music fans too!

Peace, Steve (Beatle wannabe)

   My name is Rob McCoy and I was born in January of 1951.

   I was always surrounded by music. I grew up listening to all of the music from the 20's, 30's, 40's - big bands and vocals ... I loved it all. Heck, my parents cleared out the living room and sang and danced with Lawrence Welk every week.

   I started to play trumpet at the age of twelve and also began singing in choir at that time.....but when the Beatles hit the scene I was bitten big time with the ever popular "I gotta play in a band" bug.

   I played with groups throughout high school and college, but in 1973 I decided to play professionally...so I joined a local group called Max and stayed with the metamorphosis of Max into a very popular local group called Fresh. I met Ray Petronzio while working in Fresh. We traveled the country and misbehaved for a number of years.

   While I was working with Fresh I met Steve Bogard and when I stopped playing with Fresh, Steve afforded me an opportunity to work with him on his project.

   In essence I have known and performed with Steve and Ray for more than 30 years. I think our music is fun and we very much enjoy singing and entertaining.

   Please join Second Wind for a fun evening.

   Peace!

I was born in 1951 in New York City.

   I started playing music by playing bass in the 5th grade. I was influenced by Judy Garland and Les Brown. Shortly afterwards I picked up on Doo Wap music by hanging around the great singing groups just outside of Flatbush. I became the bassist in my first rock band in 1963 after I repeated 7th grade 3 times.

  I played in high school bands performing at non chaperoned parties and at shotgun weddings. I moved to Indiana in 1974 after getting numerous offers for scholarships in Chemistry and Tennis. I thought about giving up on music but ran into Rob McCoy and starting playing bass in a local lounge band. After that I met Steve Bogard and the three of us began to sing in church choirs and old folks homes.

    I pulled out to sell Amway for a few years. After I cleaned up there, I began riding my bike everywhere including yoga and quilting class. I never stopped singing and consider myself one of the top shower harmonizers in the city. I enjoy singing with Rob and Steve except we don't do enough country music in he style of Conway Twitty who I still Idolize today.

   I hope to update this bio very soon with more detailed information.

Peace Ray