Rule of Nines / The Band

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01 June

Welcome to the new RuleOfNines.ca

In the last little while, we've had a great time meeting fans both old and new as well performing our music every chance we get and along with having to slow down to catch our collective breaths as well as up on our own lives here and there, how time has flown! read more

The Band

The Band Looks Forward to an Exciting Future Ahead

Since it's inception in 1994, Rule of Nines have performed to tens of thousands of people at various concerts, festivals and media events across Canada. Along the way they have garnered numerous accolades in the music industry, including nominations at the 2002 Prairie Music Alliance Awards in Winnipeg ("Angel") and the 2003 Canadian Vibe Awards in Calgary. The band were also finalists and featured at the 2005 CKER Showcase Awards in Edmonton, Alberta. Most recently the band was awarded the Canadian Futures Fest People's Choice Award for 2005 in Edmonton. Canadian Futures Fest People's Choice Award for 2005 in Edmonton.

The response to their 2001 debut CD "Angel" has been simply overwhelming and has quickly become an independent bestseller. With a style described as “a brand of melodic rock that is reminiscent of the Eagles”, Rule of Nines have received tremendous media, radio and television support. Performances have included the Alberta Recording Industry Association Awards in 2001, CTV's ‘Good Morning Canada' in 2002, a performance at the Canadian Vibe Music Awards in 2003, and most recently a headlining concert at the Closing Ceremonies of the world's largest sporting event – the 2005 World Masters Games in front of over 20,000 people. find out more

Band Member Bios

The Talent Behind Rule of Nines

Get to know the guys! Click on a tab below:

Bernd Gretzinger

Doug Wark

Jason LeBlanc

Maurice Sim

Birthday:
March 4 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

Musical Influences:
Queen, Toto, Kansas, Elton John, Eric Carmen, Chris de Burgh,
Creed, P.O.D.

Favorite Drummers:
Phil Ehart, Lars Ulrich, Nigel Olson, Jeff Porcaro and Simon Phillips

Favorite Team:
Green Bay Packers (NFL)

Birthday:
June 18 (same as Sir Paul McCartney) in Stettler, Alberta, Canada.

Musical Influences:
The Eagles, Eric Clapton, Steely Dan, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Van Halen

Birthday:
March 16 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Musical Influences:
The Way Outs, Led Zeppelin, Curtis Mayfield, John Coltrane,
Iron Maiden, Primus, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson,
Rage Against the Machine, Gov't Mule

Favorite Bass Players:
Victor Wooten, Doug Wimbish, Flea, Christian McBride,
Gail Dorsey, Tim Commerford, John Paul Jones, Steve Harris

Favorite Team:
Edmonton Oilers (NHL)

Birthday:
March 14 in Seria, Brunei.

Musical Influences:
The Beatles, Duran Duran, John Mayer, Sting, Jars Of Clay,
James Taylor, Oasis.

Favorite Team:
Tottenham Hotspur (English Premier League)