"Slim" Jim - Lead Guitar and backup vocals

I began drinking beer at a very young age.  As a toddler at family parties, I would walk from person to person asking for a sip of beer from each of their frosty mugs.  Fast forward to today, and I'm still going from bar to bar asking for the finest hops and barley.  I agree to perform in a band for a few hours, and they provide some form of compensation (beer, money, or both).

I have been playing guitar since the age of 12.  My extended family was a huge musical influence growing up, led by my Grandpa Berg, a talented piano player and singer.  My brother Tom taught me my first songs on guitar, and I took some lessons from Bob Monagle at Beihoff's Music.  My first real band was Bonzai XPress, which had a pretty good run through High School and College.  Next came OLD MIL, which had an equally impressive run through college and beyond.  Along the way, I played in too many projects to mention, had the privilege of meeting amazing people, and created memories for a lifetime.  Thanks to our fans for helping us live the rock 'n roll dream every weekend!

Email: slim@oldmil.net

Links: myspace.com/slim038

Eric "BearCave" - Bass Guitar and backup vocals

I started my rock 'n roll journey at a very young age thanks to my dad. I had a guitar since I was 3, but didn't really start to get interested in playing music until my parents got me a Casio keyboard for my 8th birthday and I started plinking away at it.  My dad began to teach me chords to "oldies" songs and how to sing and harmonize.  He then brought me into his band a few years later.  I played my first gig with him when I was 12 at a bar in Menomonee Falls.  I continued to play keyboards and sing throughout my teens and early 20's with my dad in his band and with various Milwaukee area Elvis impersonators.

In 1997, I started playing the bass guitar.  The bass player in the band I was in at the time, quit two weeks before a show and we had no fill-in.  I bought a cheap bass and proceeded to learn all of the bass lines for our songs over those two weeks.....and the gig went off without a hitch.  Since then, I've never looked back because of the fun I had laying the groove down and "locking in" with the drummer that night.  Fast-forward to spring of 2003 and that's when I met E-Rox, Slim, & Chimmy.  They invited me to join Old Mil, which has since been a blast!  Not only has it been great fun, but I also got three close friends out of the deal!  In all, over the years I've learned that when people see that you're having fun, they're going to want to be a part of that and have fun too.....making it one big party!  That's what makes all of this worth while for me.

Email: bearcave@oldmil.net

Links: myspace.com/ericthebearcave

Steve "Chimmy" - Drums

My musical expertise starts and ends with the trumpet. I have tried other instruments, and I just don’t understand them, or I am just too lazy or busy to actually sit down and learn them the way they should be played.

I haven’t played the trumpet effectively since 1993. I consider myself more of a music fan than I do a participant, but along the way (1996) I managed to become the drummer for Old Mil. There is nothing like learning as you go. That’s alright. I have always wanted to play the drums anyway.

I am still a little bitter that my fifth grade music teacher forced me play the trumpet instead. I could have been good. Eight years of drumming down the drain. Seriously though, I feel very fortunate to be part of such an awesome group of guys. This has afforded me the opportunity for me to make so many great friends and perform in places that I never thought were possible. Most importantly, I want to thank my wife Terra for all her support of this project over the years. She has been there since day one, and after 10 years of me “playing” with the boys, she is still very much my rock. 

Email: chimmy@oldmil.net

Links: myspace.com/chimmy75

Eric "E-Rox" - Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar

E-Rox Timeline (99% of this is true)

Age 7 - first live performance. Performed KISS Alive for neighborhood only taking breaks to flip the album on the Fischer Price Record Player. 

Age 7-12 - Summer Neighborhood Concert Series included Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Prince, Duran Duran, ZZ Top and others. 

Age 13 - Joined rock band Krystal Kross with Milwaukee Guitar God Brent Taritas now of Rhythm Method, Light Up and Photograph fame rocking songs from Whitesnake, Stryper, Poison and other 80's bands. The band broke up because of musical differences. Oh yeah, and school started.

It was also at this time when Eric, due to his voice not changing yet, was used as a hired gun to sing on Air Supply's Hearts in Motion album. This started a trend which led to other work with Don Johnson, Frank Stallone, Bruce Willis and Jack Wagner. 

Age 19 - Joined Die Opa Von Schmertzen and went on a Summer Tour which included the legendary concert held at Waukesha's VFW Hall. 

Age 20 - Started Nipsy and the Russell's, put out 3 albums and played many shows

Age 21 - Joined Rap Metal group PLD. Recorded 3 albums and ruined many backstage areas.

Age 24 - Moved to Los Angeles acting in projects with Tori Spelling, Jeri Ryan, Barry Watson, Eric Close, Michael Bien, Michelle Phillips, Robert Vaughn and Dana Barron, 

Age 25 - Released E-Rox Explosion, "Electric Love Land" with the hits Freezer and Angel Wing. A sophomore effort is talked to be in the works but no release date has been scheduled.

Age 26 - Eric returned to the Milwaukee where Old Mil was revived and has been playing ever since.

Today - Eric and Slim have started original music projects SlimRox and The DL. The DL can be heard every morning on Sports Radio 1250am doing The Doug Russell Show Theme song. Albums and tours for both projects are currently in the works. You can also hear Eric on Fox 6 doing voice over work for commercials.

Stay Tuned ...

Email: e-rox@oldmil.net