Casey McPherson

Casey McPherson (born September 15, 1978) is a singer and songwriter based in Austin, Texas.[1] He is currently the frontman of the band Alpha Rev[2] and formerly sang in the band Endochine.

Casey McPherson
Casey McPherson
Background information
Born (1978-09-15) September 15, 1978
GenresRock, hard rock, alternative, progressive rock, pop rock
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Pianist, Producer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano
LabelsHollywood Records
Sea Change Records
Flyer Records
Associated actsAlpha Rev, Flying Colors, Endochine, The Sea Within, Johnny Goudie, Joseph King

Casey grew up in Jones Creek, Texas[3] where he was home-schooled.[4] When he was 18, his father committed suicide.[3] He was classically trained on the piano.[5]

In 2011 he was invited to join Flying Colors, a supergroup with ex-Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, guitarist Steve Morse and bassist Dave LaRue of the Dixie Dregs, and keyboardist Neal Morse, formerly of Spock's Beard.[1][6][7]

Discography

With Endochine

  • i (2001)
  • Day Two (2004)

With Alpha Rev

With Flying Colors

With The Sea Within

  • The Sea Within (2018) (album guest and live musician)[8]

References
  1. Perry, Shawn. "The Casey McPherson Interview (2014)". Vintage Rock. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  2. Heaney, Gregory. "Biography: Alpha Rev". Allmusic. Retrieved March 10, 2011.
  3. "Travis County leads the state in suicides". KLBJ. Austin: Emmis Communications. December 1, 2014. Archived from the original on February 16, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  4. Tarradell, Mario (March 20, 2013). "'Bloom' gives Austin's Alpha Rev the artistic room to blossom". The Dallas Morning News. Austin: A. H. Belo. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  5. Easton, Jeffrey. "An interview with Casey McPherson of Flying Colors". Metal Exiles. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  6. Karadimitris, Chris (September 29, 2014). "Flying Colors (Casey McPherson)". Noise Full. Archived from the original on March 28, 2015. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  7. Miller, Shane (March 15, 2013). "DT talks with Casey McPherson of Alpha Rev". The Daily Texan. Austin: University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
  8. "The Sea Within". Facebook.com. Retrieved August 5, 2020.


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