bios

Doug Dixon - Lead Vocals, Percussion

		Doug’s musical roots go back to the early 60’s when began singing at local high school and church dances. At age 16 he did his first recording with a well-known local act called the Count Victors. A few years later he helped form The Ardels (subsequently renamed The Bedtime Story) which became a popular band on the southern Ontario circuit. While in his mid twenties, Doug left the music business to pursue a career in teaching, but returned to music again in the late 90’s when he and his former band mates got together to form Pastime, a band featuring old rock and roll hits. He retired from teaching in 2005 and joined REPLAY as the lead singer in 2007.


Dave Konvalinka - Lead Vocals, Guitar

		Dave began performing in the early 60's and soon was handling lead guitar for top Toronto R n' B band, Bobby Kris and The Imperials, a group that scored a cross Canada hit with a cover version of Dionne Warwick's Walk on By. In 1967, Dave left the Imperials to join the nine -piece soul band, Shawne and Jay Jackson and Majestics. The band became well established in the Toronto music scene and among other things produced five albums and hosted a regular TV show. When the Majestics broke up in 1969, Dave continued on by forming Father, another well-known local group. In the mid 70's, Dave renamed the band, The Majestics and continues to this day as the lead guitarist and musical director. In 2005 Dave decided to form REPLAY from the rhythm section of The Majestics and subsequently recruited his long time friend Doug Dixon to handle vocals. In addition to his extensive musical experience, Dave also developed a professional career in Human Resources. He retired in 2004.


Doug Wright - Keyboards

		Doug honed his musical skills in the 70’s on the Yonge Street strip where he became a master of the Hammond B-3 organ. His music career included The Fellowship R & B and Funk band that toured throughout Ontario, the Maritimes and north-eastern US. Over his career he has provided keyboard backup for numerous R and B singers including Toby Lark, John Lovett and Cecil Franette. During the 80’s Doug held down steady jazz engagements in a number of upscale Toronto venues such as the Four Seasons Yorkville, the Bellaire Cafe and the Pronto Ristorante. The 90’s saw Doug move into his current role providing post-production work for television and movies.


Shelley Miller - Vocals, Bass

		Shelley was born and grew up in Toronto. As a young teen, Shelley started playing guitar and bass in folk-singing groups and small jazz ensembles. Inspired later by the Beatles and then by The Chicago Transit Authority (Chicago), Shelley decided a career in music was the right move. He made his living as a freelance studio and live player until the mid 80's, when computers took over much of the recording world. At that point, Shelley became a band leader in the private and corporate party world. He continues to enjoy an active freelance career along with performing in REPLAY. Some of the bands he played in over the years were The Tempos, The Stan Hiltz Orchestra, Father, Chameleon, The Barry Stein Band, The Saul Helman Band, Take 3 plus 1, The Majestics, The Encore Jazz Band, Big Smoke and many others.


Leigh Robinson - Vocals, Drums

		Leigh began playing drums at age 13. His early musical influences include soul artists like Aretha Franklin and James Brown, as well as jazz greats such as Miles Davis and Duke Ellington. After high school he enrolled at Humber College and he became one of the first five graduates from Humber’s now internationally recognized music program. While there, Leigh had the opportunity to perform with jazz hall of famers Joe Venuti and Buddy DeFranco. He also performed regularly with the 9 piece soul/funk band, Father, as well as a number of other local jazz ensembles and theatre shows. Following Humber, Leigh went full time, touring North America and Europe. He also played drums on numerous recordings, jingles and TV shows and backed up rock and roll artist Bobby Lewis (Tossin’ and Turnin’). Leigh eventually left the full time scene and joined an I/T staffing firm as an Account Manager where he remains today. He continues to remain active in the music scene and currently provides the big beat for REPLAY, The Majestics, Big Smoke Big Band and the Don Bowes Jazz band. He also plays dulcimer in Hardtack and Harmony - a re-enactor group that plays period music for Civil War and War of 1812 historical re-enactments in Canada and the US.


George Richardson - Vocals, Drums (1952 - 2007)

		George (“Stix Hooper”) was REPLAY'S original drummer and long time friend. Sadly, George passed away in November 2007. Hailing from Toronto, George began playing drums in his early teens and following high school, he cut his musical teeth in the deep south touring full time throughout the Carolina’s with Thunder Company. He returned to Canada several years later and signed on with R and B vocalist Judy Jansen (Dunc and Judy and The Regents) in the early 70’s. By ’75, George brought his big beat to Bob McBride’s (Lighthouse) new band, where he toured extensively throughout Ontario. In 1976, George joined Toronto’s premier R and B band, The Majestics, where he remained until his passing in 2007. He became a founding member of REPLAY in 2005. In addition to his drumming duties with REPLAY and The Majestics, George also found time to provide a big swing beat with the 18 piece George Lake Big Band.