Name: Jerry Bezdicek

Nicknames: Bez, J-Dawg

Hometown: Cottage Grove, MN

Music Background: I played trombone in band from fifth grade through high school. My father played tuba and bass guitar professionally on weekends, in mostly jazz-type bands.

Musical Influence: I like all music. Everything, from early Metallica and Ozzy, to current music by Rise Against and All American Rejects.

Interests: Running, weight-lifting, music, coaching soccer, hunting, and fishing.

Favorite Songs: It changes every day, but I’ll put Diamond Eyes by Shinedown for now.

Favorite Bands: Van Halen, Ozzy, Rush, Metallica, Offspring, etc…the list goes on and on.

Favorite Quotes: “If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice” ~ Freewill by Rush.

Fun Fact about you: I ran 12 full marathons.