Ian McLennon
Bass/Vocals
Ian McLennon co-founded of the original ODYSSEY with the late John Heyworth in 1995 as something infinitely more than a tribute to The Moody Blues. His vision, one shared by all of his bandmates, is to present an entertaining show reminiscent of a Moody Blues concert.
Ian, AKA “Captain” brings solid industry experience, equally solid bass lines, harmonies, vocal arranging and pizza to ODYSSEY. Ian is the heart and soul of Odyssey, lending his years of professional music endeavors to sculpting the band to the representation of what the very best Moody Blues tribute band in the world ought to be.
JOEL JACKSON
LEAD GUITAR/VOCALS
Joel Jackson is a music educator who was himself educated at America's finest institutions for contemporary music, including Musician's Institute and Berklee College. He has performed with rock, blues, jazz and hip-hop groups across the country.
He now resides in Oregon where he co-founded several previous bands. A versatile guitarist and long-time fan of The Moody Blues, Joel has happily found a perfect fit in Odyssey, not only in his cherished role as guitarist and part of the Portland Celestial Orchestra, but as co-producer of Odyssey's video content.
DAVIE McSWIGGAN
Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals
From Glasgow, Scotland and "nutty as a Snickers bar", Swiggy truly brings a tone to everything he touches, from the instruments he plays, to the overall spirit of ODYSSEY. He brings immeasurable texture to the band's sonic tapestry.
With his lively performances, he brings joy to everyone in the audience as well as to the band. With his colorful ensembles and outgoing spirit, he keeps a smile on our faces as well as the crowd.
WILEY WYNNE
KEYBOARDS, VOCALS & MELOTRONICS
Like others in the band, Wiley is a music scholar, graduating from Lewis & Clark College in Portland before taking off to see the world.
Much more than merely a proficient keyboardist, he is also an accomplished composer, arranger, and conductor.
DRUMS/PERCUSSION/ VOCALS
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