BIOGRAPHY
Ted Roberson
Age: 62
Instruments: Bass, lead and rhythm guitar,keyboards. Lead and background vocals.
I’m a Professional sequencer, drum machine And
Computer programmer.
I began playing in the middle fifties with local gospel groups.
In early 1964 I joined the band” Les Cooper and the house rockers” which at this time had a hit record called Wiggle Wobble. I toured with the band until I was drafted in the army
In 1966.After serving two years (one year in Vietnam.) I returned home. In mid-1968 I toured Europe and the Middle East with the band” DITTO AND THE LOVERS”. In 1971 I toured Europe again with the USO show.
In 1972 I formed the band called” The N.Y. Stock Exchange.”
Thru a booking agent in Montréal  Canada  named Pierre Royal, we worked thru Canada from St.Catherins to Nova Scotia.
In 1976 I joined The Bill Doggett Combo.(famous for the song,
Honky Tonk.)We toured from the east coast to the west coast.
Lots of freelance gigs with the likes of, Don Covey, Ben E. King, Noble Watts, Etta James, Wilbert Harrison, Donny Albert, Eddy Holman and others.
SEQUENCING EXPERIENCE, 25+ YEARS
In 1980 I started sequencing, making backing tracks for musicians and vocalist who didn’t have a band.
At present I’m doing the same for myself. My repertoire
Consist of songs from the 50’s thru the early 70’s.
For the past five years I’ve been playing, bars, lounges, private parties, clam bakes and wine tasting. My style and choice of songs have been well received on these ventures.
E-MAIL showdownband@aol.com
Phone (845) 649-6796
Thanks for your consideration.
Ted Roberson