Classic Rock Band Rival began in 2012 in Helen Ga
Rival have performed at Wild Wings (Suwanee) Wing Wings (Gainsville) Sportline Lawrenceville, Sportstime Duluth, Hayloft Helen, Club Escape, Helen. Route 69 Helen, performing 70s classic rocks songs from bands like, Bad Company, Free, ZZ Top, Foreigner, Poison, Lynyard Skynyard, Alice Cooper, Grand Funk Railroad & more….
Eric Clanton is a bassist, born and raised in Marietta, Georgia. His early introduction to music was through Southern Gospel music with his mom and watching Hee Haw with his dad on Saturday nights. At the young age of 13, he discovered a band called KISS, and his love of Rock was born. His influences include Steve Harris, Bob Daisley, Geddy Lee, Geezer Butler, and Rudy Sarzo. Eric only plays G&L and Music Man basses. Other than music, he enjoys hunting and fishing, motorcycles, and spending time with his wife, Amy.
Jeremy Brown Hailing from South Georgia, Jeremy Brown, an accomplished drummer and vocalist, has become a sought-after musician in the Atlanta Rock Scene. With extensive experience playing alongside successful bands and sharing the stage with renowned artists, Jeremy delivers electrifying performances, showcasing his unwavering rhythm and dynamic energy. His professional setup includes top-of-the-line drum kits from Ludwig, Pearl & Tama as well as Zildjian, Paiste and Sabian cymbals. Bringing only the best quality gear to every
Joel Sefton Kosche is an American musician. He is best known for his thirteen-year tenure as the lead guitarist of tin8he rock band Collective Soul. He is also a solo illartist, and tours with his backing band, Joel Kosche Band. His debut solo album, Fight Years, was released in 2010.

Joel Kosche is best known as the former lead guitarist of multi-platinum rock band Collective Soul, a role he held from 2001 to 2013. During his tenure, he contributed to the release of three studio albums, an EP, and a live DVD recorded with the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, while also serving as a writer, engineer, and co-producer on key projects including Afterwordsand Rabbit. Beyond Collective Soul, Kosche continues to be an influential part of the Atlanta music scene and has built a respected career as a songwriter, producer, engineer, and mixer, collaborating with artists such as Steve Walsh (Kansas) and Devil City Angels(featuring Rikki Rockett, of Poison). He has released multiple solo projects, including Fight Years and soon to be released We’re Not The Same, which he wrote and produced in full. Joel owns and operates Flame Under Heel Studio in Atlanta, where he continues to create and produce music across a wide range of projects.

Sefton Kosche is a young, talented multi-instrumentalist and composer with a deep passion for percussion, drums, keyboard, bass guitar, and rhythm guitar. With a versatile and eclectic musical background, he brings both technical skill and creative range to every project he touches. Sefton plays a key role in multiple musical endeavors, including the heavy metal band I The Martyr, where he is featured on the single “Like a Ghost,” as well as the pop-rock band She’s a Machine. With a steadily growing repertoire and an ongoing drive for musical exploration, Sefton is poised to continue expanding his artistry across genres and collaborative projects