Birmingham born Hard Rock guitarist TAZ TAYLOR debuted with the solo album 'Caffeine Racer', recorded with drummer Calvin Lakin at Blitz Recording Studios in San Diego in the spring of 2004. Subsequently, Taylor forged THE TAZ TAYLOR BAND, signing to Escape Music for the 2006 album 'Welcome To America'. These sessions included lead vocals from the high profile figure of ex-RAINBOW, ALCATRAZZ and MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP singer GRAHAM BONNET alongside bassist Dirk Krause, keyboard player Bob Miller and drummer Don Allevato.

GRAHAM BONNET fronted the THE TAZ TAYLOR BAND for UK shows in June and July 2007. Val Trainor took over on drums for these concerts.