The Skunks

Leroy Zimdars has been drumming for audiences since the age of twelve. His passion for performing music has carried over into adulthood. Leroy enjoys Rock, Blues and Country Music. It is the Country music affiliation that first teamed Leroy with Larry Lynne in the "Larry Lynne and Bootlegger Band."

Leroy has also played with local groups: "The Country Impressions," "Lake Effect" and "Phase 4."

He has had the pleasure to open for these national touring acts: Mary Chapin Carpenter, Steve Earl and The Dukes, George Jones, Martina McBride, Eddy Money, Willie Nelson, Rascal Flats and Kenny Rogers. Leroy has once again heard the calling to return to his Rock & Roll roots through his association with Larry Lynne and "The Skunks."

"The Skunks were my favorite rock group. I've seen them play everywhere from high school dances to night clubs where I hung out. Finally having the chance to join a band of this caliber is truly a golden opportunity to kick some serious Rock & Roll butt!"

California born guitarist/ vocalist, Mark Lansing broke onto the national music scene in 1971 with the band "Flying Machine." Their hit "Smile A Little Smile For Me" reached number 5 on the billboard charts. Mark worked as a studio musician and sideman in LA until the mid 1970's. He moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and in 1978 joined one of the states biggest acts at that time, Keith Abler and the Lion band - "Sunblind Lion." In 1989 Mark joined with Lou Fragassi, together they formed and enjoyed many versions of "The Game."

Mark was invited to join "Tony's Tygers" in 1998 and remained a member until 2004. Within weeks of his departure from Tony's Tygers, Mark was hired by Jerry Allen to join the "Doo-Wop Daddies" and subsequently the "Rockin' Rebels." Mark then hooked up with Larry Lynne in the "Doo-Wop Daddies," in which Larry is the featured guitarist and Mark is a vocalist. They became fast friends and soon Larry asked Mark to join with him in reforming "The Skunks."

"The Skunks have all of the elements to recreate the excitement of the British invasion era. Larry Lynne is an excellent partner and musical inspiration in this adventure." "Jon Dymond and Leroy Zimdars are an excellent rhythm section and coupled with their amazing vocals, makes this band really fun!"

Jon Dymond started playing bass at the age of 14. Five years later he was playing the Milwaukee club circuit with bands such as: Santo Curro's New Train, Fact and Fiction, Five Flights Up, The Mike Welch Group, The Warren Groovy All-Star Band, Jegani, Those Good Intentions, The Rockin Rebels, and now, The Skunks.

He has worked and shared the stage with Milwaukee legends Sam McCue, Rick Jagger, Little Artie, Pete Funk, Jerry Allen, and Mike Welch.

He has opened for such stars as: Eric Burden, Mickey Thomas and Starship, Steppinwolf, The Grass Roots, and The Ozark Mountain Daredevils.

"It's a privilege being a member of the Skunks and sharing the stage with Larry, Leroy, and Mark. This is a dream come true, and I'm honored to be a part of the Skunks."

Born to Milwaukee legend, Larry Lynne, Lynne Eric unknowingly started her musical career on the day of her birth. She had no choice but to be in music some way or another. Having such a musical influence like her father, Lynne was raised to appreciate all different
types of music, rock n roll, blues, country, bluegrass, etc. Lynne started singing publicly in 1996 with her father's band Bootlegger and Sky Harbor. At that time, it was more of a hobby than a profession. Lynne joined the United States Army in 1997 and moved from Wisconsin, where she continued her vocal experience in her spare time and performed with The Beale Street Blues Band, 311 Band, Three Dog Band, and many more throughout the Midwest and Southern United States. She also had the opportunity to sing for the troops while deployed to Iraq. Lynne was honorably discharged from the United States Army in September 2006 and now, together with her father again, performs the hits of the female groups of the 60's during the Skunks show. In the midst of all this black and white, she brightens the stage with her soulful renditions of the songs of that era. Lynne would like to thank her everlasting support of her husband Scott, daughter Leah, and son Strat.