In the Beginning…
Geoff founded Vicious rumors in 1979 in
Santa Rosa, California. He was born in
Los Angeles, California and moved to Hawaii
at the age of 6. A self taught musician, Geoff
has been playing guitar for 25 years. Geoff's initial
interest in music came from hanging around his
two older sisters and their friends. He realized
at
this early age, that music would be his future.
Guitars: Jackson RR-V (white), Jackson RR-V (black), Jackson King-V, Jackson Kelly, Ibanez Iceman, Jackson reverse head stock Strat, Charvelle arch top Strat,
Gem Custom, Fender Acoustic 6 string
The Tone:
Hafler Pro 2400 Power Amp, Langner Custom Power Amp,
Langner Custom Pre-Amp, Quadraverb Multi-effects, Nady Wireless, Rockman
Octopus, Rockman Midi foot-pedal, Digital Whammy pedal, Jimi Hendrix Cry
Baby pedal, Dunlop EMG Pickups, D'addario Strings, Hiwatt 4 x 12 cabinets
Guitar Heros…
There are so many, it was a tough choice, but Geoff narrowed
down the list to the top seven: Jimmy Page, Dime Bag, Jimi Hendrix, Glen
& KK, Tony Iomi, and David Gilmour.
Thank you to all VR fans - past, present and future!
It is all of you who "keep the ball crushing on"!
You're the best!!
Geoff Thorpe
To continue to creating powerful, melodic, crushing and atmospheric music. To live his life to the fullest and let no one stand in his way. To kick ass with Vicious Rumors around the world and back!
Facts…
Geoff is a devoted father, sports fan, loves Asian food,
always ready for a good challenge.
In addition to playing guitar and being a singer/songwriter, Geoff is also VR's manager, tour manager and producer.
He was a child actor, appearing in 4 episodes of Hawaii 5-0, Courtship of Eddie's Father, Medical Center and also did magazine ads for Family Circle and Good Housekeeping. (If they could only see him now!!)