Richie DiStefano
Drums and Vocals

Richie started playing drums at the age of 7, influenced by his dad, who also played drums. He has had the good fortune to play in multiple projects in his career.
He performed all over the East Coast with a band he founded called Diablo Canyon which included very dear friends and outstanding musicians.
They opened for such acts as Marshall Tucker, Molly Hatchet, 38 Special, Mickey Thomas, Edgar Winter, Diamond Rio, Aaron Tippon, The Southern Rock Allstars, Pat Travers, Brooks and Dunn, Gary Allen, Leon Russel, Trick Pony and more. 
After departing from Diablo Canyon, Richie founded the popular local band, JeNDeR. JeNDeR lead the Central Florida band scene for four years and over 1,100 shows.
Next, Richie created, "THE ACCUZED" that also went on to perform numerous high profile shows throughout Central Florida. Richie's newest creation is a Classic Southern Rock and Blues Band called "AMERICAN PRIDE BAND" . Richie proudly teams up with a band of amazing musicians!! Richie is truly grateful to all of the friends and fans they've made since the inception of the band and thank each and everyone of them for their support. He says, "Keep your eyes and ears open for "AMERICAN PRIDE BAND", you won't be disappointed!"

Jim Rogers
Bass, Guitar and Vocals

Jim started playing guitar in the 70's and was gigging at 14 years old. After several successful bands in the New York area, he took a short hiatus to serve his country in the USCG. Jim moved to Florida in the 1990’s and started playing with many local bands in the central Florida area. In the past few years he has played in such bands as 357, The Drunken Puppies, Stone Wagon, Sundown Haze, Steven Green Band and Highway Starz. He now plays guitar in American Pride Band. Jim likes short walks on the beach, kisses that last forever and making music with good friends! 

Maverick Taylor
Lead Vocals, Guitar, and Keyboards

Named after the TV series with James Garner from the late 50s/early 60s, Maverick Taylor studied music theory and subsequently self-taught in various musical instruments and vocals. He has played all types of music through the years. Maverick worked as a full-time touring musician for 10 years, covering 17 U.S. states, and Canada. As a music producer and studio engineer, he has completed several projects for KRB Records in the Nashville area, as well as many independent projects. Maverick and his wife now live in Central Florida. When he isn’t working on or thinking about music, which is rare, he enjoys chocolate and a good suspenseful movie!