I am Tim Gaines and I picked up the bass guitar in 1975.

I am currently the bass player for (Petra and former Head East) vocalist - John Schlitt. Johns new CD - The Grafting, is being released January '08, and we will soon be touring in support of this great new and fresh album. Hope to see you on the road!!

I am probably known for my tenure with the multi platinum, Grammy nominated, and Dove award winning 80's Christian band Stryper (1983 - 2004). Being in Stryper was a great part of my life and I am grateful for the experience. You can catch my final performance with Stryper on the Stryper Live In Puerto Rico DVD released in 2007. I will always consider Michael, Robert, and Oz my brothers, and I wish them much success and God's richest blessing on their future endeavors.

Since my parting with Stryper, I have had the pleasure of touring nationally and internationally, with singer songwriter Richard Marx. It was a wonderful experience to work with Richard and his talented band.

I have also worked nationally with CCM artists Bryan Duncan and Kim Hill. You can catch me on Bryan Duncans Music City Live CD and DVD. I have always been a huge fan of Kim Hill and it was a pleasure to be able to work with her.

I have also been a part of some really great 90's Christian bands Sin Dizzy, Tourniquet, and King James.

When not on the road, I am doing session work around Nashville or I am playing bass with my wife Irene Kelly Gaines, friends Chris Eddy and Bliss Bliss. I am one of five bass players that rotate in the Grace Chapel worship band. You can catch us on Sunday mornings @ 11:00 AM CST at www.GraceChapel.net. It is a great church that I am blessed to be a part of.

As for music.... I enjoy the styles of old school 60's and 70's Rock, Soul - Stax and Chess, Motown, R&B, Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Funk, and yes, Disco!! .... I wonder why nobody does that anymore?

I was influenced by what I would consider some really great bass players of my era - Dee Murray, James Jamerson, Bob Babbitt, Joe Osbourne, Duck Dunn, Paul McCartney, Jerry Scheff, Carol Kaye, Wilbur Bascomb, Chuck Rainey, Peter Cetera, Graham Maby, Nathan Watts, Larry Graham, John Paul Jones, John Deacon, Jaco Pastorius, Rocco Prestia, Jack Bruce, Jeff Berlin, and Geddy Lee.... to name a few....

Thanks for taking time to read this little bit about me...

See you in the funny papers,

Tim

My websites are www.TimothyGaines.com , www.TimGainesMedia.com , www.myspace.com/timgainesmusic , and www.bassplayersworldwide.com