CHUCK PAYNE - Hammond B3, Keyboards, Vocals

Chuck lets his fingers do the walking and the Hammond do the talking! Chuck brings a whole new sound, energy and creativity to Platinum Express, with his classic screaming Hammond organ and some of the best keyboard playing you'll hear in this town! Since 1965, Chuck has become a well-known, significant presence among Kansas City musicians! He has played with national acts, like Nashville recording artist, Tom Dryer and Pokerface, and has been a studio musican on several CD projects for other groups. Chuck has taken several groups on to win regional "Battle of the Bands" and "Best Blues Band" competitions with his signature sound and has been in well-known regional groups like Scotty and The Soultones and Fresh Brew and The Asylum Blues Band. His musical experience has also taken him through various genres, like Motown, Blues, Rock and Roll and Country!