Roger, along with Graham Takats (drums) and Verna Akers (Bass), was one of the founder members of the band. Now Roger is singer/song writer, lead guitarist, harmonica player, mandolin player and, recently, banjo player. Is there no end to this man's talents?

Musical influences include: Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, Stuart Adamson and Steve Earle.

Roger provides the band with a wide range of styles and sounds from rock to blues, to country and beyond.

Jez, as he likes to be called, surname Chapman. An in demand as a drummer, also plays for Rock outfit 'Autumn Rain' and sessions to other bands too, as he is that good.

He joined less than a year ago and giged with us after just one rehearsal. Not much more to  say about jez apart from the supporters love him and like to chant his name at the end of our gigs.

Verna has been with the band since the beginning, she plays the bass guitar in her own distinctive fashion and performs lead and backing vocals on songs written by band members Roger Akers and Paul Booth, as well as performing a few carefully chosen covers of artists such as KT Tunstall, Suzanne Vega etc…

Verna’s ability to create and sing exciting harmonies adds to this bands exceptional line up of unique styles. Verna is an accomplished and talented musician as well as vocalist, able to diversify and add to the strong rhythm section behind the band which provides the backbone for Wasted's sound.

Sue Joined the band six years ago as backing vocalist and percussionist, now having progressed to lead vocals on songs written by band members Roger Akers and Paul Booth. Including duets with Roger and twin lead vocals with Paul. Sue also performs a few carefully chosen covers by artists such as KT Tunstall, Dixie Chicks, REM and Alanis Morriset. Sue still shares backing vocals with the other members of the band as the only non singers are Graham (drums) and Gawain (percussion), she also joins in on percussion on some numbers.

Sue’s voice ranges from rock with a raw edge, to blues, to a country feel on occasions. This adds to the diverse sound of Wasted and the band's ability to produce a unique style, blending with the other band members to create a repertoire of music across a great range of genres and sounds. Sue also likes to 'move it' on stage and along with other band members creates a dynamic live performance visually as well as musically.

Newest member of the band; Paul joined in January 2005. Singer, song writer and rhythm guitarist (mainly acoustic, with a little electric, apparently good with his fingers).

Paul also provides lead and backing vocals on songs written by himself and Roger Akers, as well as on a few well chosen covers of artists such as Greenday, REM etc. Many musical influences range from Neil Young to Stereophonics, Beatles to Pink Floyd, Dylan to Sex Pistols via Buddy Guy and Gomez. Doesn't play, sing or write songs like any of them in particular, but it all blends in his unique style.

Paul shares the same eclectic dress sense as others in the band, and is gutted that he would be the youngest member if it wasn't for yet another Akers...

The youngest member of the band, Gawain adds interest to the rhythm section. Playing dynamic percussion on Tambo, bongos, shakers etc…

His talents add an extra level to the bands sound, creating depth and dynamics.