TAINTED FATE - PURE HEAVY METAL
Member Biographies
 
 
Shannon Bradley is 40 years old and is a remarkable vocalist. She was born on  January 15, 1972 in Cameron, Missouri. She attended Growinile Performing Arts School in Bennett, New York for 4 years after graduating from Center High School in Kansas City, Missouri.
Shannon is married to Reid Brady, she has no children and her real name is Shannon Rebbecca Brady. Her inspirations are Janet Jackson, Ann Wilson, Jennifer Lopez, and Joan Jett.
"I always wished I was as pretty as Joan Jett, but my blond hair fucked that up."
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gregg Tucker is a 40 year old accomplished guitarist. He has been in many bands prior to joining Tainted Fate. He was born May 8, 1971 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended University of Kansas and earned a BA in musical composition. He has been playing guitar since age 6 and has an unmatched style and technique. His real name is Gregory Tucker Billing
Gregg is not married and he said he doesn't plan on being married. His inspirations are, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Ace Frehley, and of course Eric Clapton.
" I never claimed to be the best, but I am okay. If you think you are the best, you'll never get better."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jennifer Simmons is the youngest of the members at only 32 years of age and she had been playing guitar as long as she can remember.   she was born October 24, 1979 in Shawnee, Kansas. She graduated with honors from Shawnee Mission North and thereafter attended Harrison Music Academy in Blackpool, England. She earned a MA in stringed instrumental development. A program offered only by Harrison Academy (named for George Harrison).
Jennifer is married to Richard Clay and has a son named Alex Pierre Clay.
Her real name is Jennifer Marie Simms (maiden name). Her inspirations are, Nancy Wilson, Lynn Derringer, George Harrison, and she even idolizes Arlo Guthrie.
"I never really thought of playing metal, I was more into folk music growing up. It wasn't till I saw old videos of Heart, that I wanted to play like Nancy. Her energy and intensity looked like something I would have fun doing as well. So I began working on rock and metal techniques and music. and bam, here I am!"