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J.G. "Gunner" Franklin ~ Vocals

J.G. Franklin is a Tacoma, WA born singer/actor/songwriter. He has been working since October of 2006 as such and, fortunately, has enjoyed a high level of success. In addition to getting his acting career off the ground he hopes to get his musical career "jump-started" as well. To this end, he is currently working, under the stage name "Gunner", with his friend Jon Jump, an amazing guitarist and songwriter. Together they formed a new band, GUNNER JUMP, in late summer 2007.

Jon Jump (The Commandant) ~ Lead and Rhythm Guitar / Songwriter

Jon Jump is a Cedar Rapids, IA born musician who began his musical career back in the early 80's, associating and playing with top San Diego bands. In 1991 he joined Mercy House, which enjoyed immense local success. They opened up for national acts P.O.D., Korn, Foghat, Blue Oyster Cult, Missing Persons, Flock of Seagulls, Peter Case, Dramarama, Deep Blue Something, Dishwalla and Love Spit Love. In 1994 Mercy House played MTV Spring Break in San Diego. They composed the soundtrack for "Honda Presents Jeremy McGrath (Winning Can Be Fun)" and were in regular rotation on a popular San Diego radio station. He formed GUNNER JUMP along with Gunner in late summer 2007.

Tom Wilgus (Big Brother) ~ Bass Guitar

Tom Wilgus was born in Seattle, Washington, the son of a business man and a coal miner's daughter. He learned his work ethics from his father, who never missed a day of work in his life, and family values from his mother. His father was a talented musician and is still his musical inspiration. He moved to the San Francisco Bay area, Hayward, in the late 60's. There he played in bands all through high school, his influences were The Allman Brothers, Humble Pie, Led Zepplin, The Who, Edgar and Johnny Winter, and all the Classic Rock bands. His heroes were his best friends and his band mates, Mark Carrabello, Ken Bell, Mark Ross and Dennis Juarez. To them he says, "I will never forget any of you." He studied music in college, and classical guitar for six years, while living in England, with a teacher named Brian McNalley. Upon returning to the United States in 1995, he started playing Bass Guitar exclusively. "Thanks to Craig and Bobby, I learned so much from both of you." For the past few years he has had the honor of playing with Tim Rudy, Jim Rudy, Dave Morrow, from the Rudy-T Band as well as Michelle Crowley and states, "I owe all of you so much." In 2008, he joined GUNNER JUMP. "From the minute I heard the music, I knew something very special was happening. When I met the people, I was sure something very special was happening. If you have not heard of GUNNER JUMP yet, you will very soon. My advice to young people is to never give up your dreams. When a door closes and you feel lost, a new door will open, I learned this from Craig and Bobby. Thank you for sharing my life, and it's not over yet! I love you all."

Ron Friesen (The Kid) ~ Rhythm and Lead Guitar

Ron Friesen is a Canadian born musician who has been playing the guitar since age 14. Growing up in Canada and being hooked on music from a very young age, Ron started playing heavy metal with his friends and even had the privilege of taking that music on tour across Canada, the United States, and even into Mexico. Looking for something new and exciting he decided to study music more thoroughly. After moving to Pasadena, California to attend the Los Angeles Music Academy in March of 2006, he studied for a year, and after graduating, he moved to San Diego to begin pursuing his musical career. He joined GUNNER JUMP in the summer of 2008.

Other sites to visit for more info on Gunner Jump

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