TRIBUTE

WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A MOMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGE FORMER MEMBERS Of PREVIOUS VERSIONS OF THE BAND THAT EVENTUALLY BECAME THE BAND SONS OF TOIL, WHO ARE NO LONGER WITH US.

DANGER DAVID “SPARKS” KOPOLOVIC

Dave, from Czechoslovakia was a truly incredible Drummer, Bandmate, Roommate, Road mate, Philosopher, Book worm, Artist and had great knowledge and many talents.

The one I cherish the most was David was a true friend. I had the good fortune and rare pleasure to get to know Dave.

He was a truly one-of-a-kind person who if there were more of would make for a more peaceful and wonderful world to share.

Dave left behind his beautiful daughter Deva, his wife Kristin and many, many friends.

EDWARD PATRICK “BUTCH” BOLAN

Butch, as we called him was a incredible Bass player who reminded me a lot of Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath because his style of Performance. Although he was a sweet man with a good heart, being from New Jersey, Butch certainly had his demons and could at times be a tough dude and wouldn’t take crap from anyone.

I seen him in a fight years ago when we toured Alaska and the whole band ended up in a huge brawl with 20-25 young men which started in the infamous “Band House” after one gig and carried out into the street.

Butch was a member of the band Zeus with me, Zane and Sparks.

He left behind 3 children and his wonderful wife Jennifer and is greatly missed.

SAM “SAMMY” GOLDSTEIN

Last but certainly not least was Sammy, a virtuoso guitarist and former member of ZEUS whom we all were very fortunate to have played with.

When the band’s other second guitarist Rick Burien left to pursue other interests, I set out to find Rick’s replacement.

First place I go was Castle Music in Santa Barbara and there at the counter was Mark who was one of the guitar players in another band called Sixty-Nine and after talking for a brief moment I said we are looking for a guitar player and I asked Mark who the very best guitar player in town was because that’s what I was looking for.

He, immediately said and without the slightest hesitation, “Sammy Goldstein” who is a guitar instructor but its not about if you want him in your band as is if he wants to be in your band.

I though well excuse me! Mark still gave me Sammy’s phone number and I called him as soon as I got home.

Sammy picked up the phone and I introduced myself and he immediately said “Hey are you the dude with the double Marshall Stacks” and I said yes that’s me and he said I would love to be in that band man (then hesitated) but I don’t even have an amp man.” I said no problem, you can use one of mine!

Anyways with Sammy we really became a great band with twin lead guitar players and I really learned a lot from Sammy and we played a lot of gigs together and I was greatly influenced by his unique style.

Sammy was a sweet man, very philosophical and always was with a beautiful woman. He is dearly missed by all who knew him.

MAY YOU ALL REST IN PEACE

MIKEY CAPONE