Classic and modern rock, pop group with a smattering of R&B. The Bottomline had several versions with varying personnel lineups.  The original group included Steve Bisson (guitar, vocals); Tom Godwin (guitar, bass, vocals); Harry Debusk (bass, vocals); Mark Dawson (guitar, guitar-synth, harmonica, vocals); and Greg Worsley (drums).  Later Suzanne O’Keefe joined as lead vocalist.

The Bottomline, 1998, left to right: Tom, Steve, Mark, Greg and Harry

In November 1999, T.J. Jenkins (lead vocals – ex-Channel Cats) and Bill Ryan (drums) joined the band. The musical direction shifted to R&B and blues-rock. This lineup also included Tom (bass, vocals); and Steve (guitar, vocals). 

The final version of the Bottomline (spring of 2001 till March 2002) included Suzanne (vocals); Steve (guitar, vocals); Tom (bass, vocals) Greg (drums); and Mark (guitar, guitar-synth, harmonica, vocals). Mark, Greg, and Suzanne would later go on to form the Flying Z.

The Bottomline, 2001, left to right: Tom Godwin, Steve Bisson,
Suzanne O’Keefe, Greg Worsley, and Mark Dawson.

Info and photos courtesy of Steve Bisson.     

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