Band Members

Meet bQQbytrap:

Mark Thomas – Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Duke Asumah – Bass, Vocals
Joe Skrabl – Lead Guitar, Vocals
Tom Morrison – Drums, Vocals

Mark Thomas - Rhythm Guitar & Vocals

Born in Stamford Connecticut - Mark Thomas moved to Los Angeles California in 1976 to pursue a career in music. He began working (1979 to 1992) for Paul Jabara (See Paul at PaulJabara.com) a world class songwriter who wrote such great hitsas (Last Dance) by Donna Summer, (Enough is Enough) by Barbara Streisand and (Its Raining Men) by the Weather Girls just to name a few. As Paul's personal assistant for the better part of 13 years Mark honed his song writing and vocal skills. He then joined the LA based band (Naugahide Lounge) as their Lead Vocalist Front Man. While working with Naugahide Lounge he studied vocal power and technique with a world famous Cantor (Nat Lamb) known for coaching the Legendary Rod Stewart and David Coverdale of White Snake.

Mark now resides in Bridgeport CT. and Beverly Hills CA.

Duke Asumah - Bass Guitar & Vocals

Born in Ghana Africa - Duke began playing guitar and bass in 1983. After polishing his skills as an accomplished guitarist and vocalist he began his musical career in Ghana playing bass guitar with the famous local band (Psycho Teen). After Psycho Teen disbanded a year later Duke went on to bigger and better. He moved to Bulgaria in 1986 and joined forces with a great band called (Group Africa) playing his soulful bass licks while touring Europe. After touring Europe in 1998 he decided it was time to visit the big apple, New York City, USA. After coming to America he spent a couple years traveling up and down the east coast until he found the (NEST). The Nest is an arts factory where local artist come together and put their creative skills into action. Thus for joining forces with (bQQbytrap).

Duke now resides in Bridgeport CT. and Ghana Africa.

Joe Skrabl - Lead Guitar & Vocals

Joe Skrabl is from Manchester England-

Joe has come a long way from his humble abode in Manchester England where he started playing guitar in the world famous "GRUNT BAND" after finding success right from the get go he purchased his dream house in the south of France. After touring Europe for many years he moved to NYC to retire and enjoy life where he met Mark Thomas from bQQbytrap while laying down guitar tracks at CBS studios across the hall from Paul Jabara. Joe currently resides in Caan France and Derby Ct.

Tom Morrison - Drums & Vocals

Tom Morrison is from NY-

Tommy is the latest addition to the band. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. he moved to Connecticut at a fairly young age. He soon found his calling as a Heavy Metal drummer and played in numerous bands from Open Fire, The Disciples, and many others. He found his way to the Nest and soon after joined bQQbytrap. His Metal background added a jolt to the music that launched him into a new realm of rock&roll! Currently resides in Black Rock, CT. , Far Rockaway, N.Y. & Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He's a dedicated and valued new member of the band..