Second Helping started in 1988 in Tampa, Florida by its founder, Chris McCallister. Second Helping was the "first Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band in the United States"
Second Helping is much more than a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band, it is a showcase for classic Skynyrd music. Expect a big show, a big sound, and an evening that will bring you back to a time of youth, fun, and hope.
Bob is "the voice" of Second Helping. Bob is a prolific writer who paints pictures with his lyrics. His background runs deep into Goshen Swamp, North Carolina. His music covers Bluegrass to heavy rock. Bob is as approachable as they come...but make no mistake, he is the front man and leader of Second Helping. While Bob is an easy going guy, he demands nothing but perfection in delivering the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Bob has studied the life and vocal stylings of Ronnie Van Zant and delivers the most accurate reproduction of the legendary front man.
Joey has a deep passion for drumming, From rock and roll to the heaviest of metal Joey stands tall.
As second Helpings drummer he plays every single part down to a T.
He studied Artie for a year before hitting the lime lit stage with SH.
What can we say about Eric Tolnes? Eric is the ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd player he will dazzle you as he recreates the perfect note-for-note tone of Ed King and Steve Gaines.
James is an excellent and talented guitarist. When you hear SH look out when James plays lead! cutting through the mix james plays the part of Allen Collins, The high jumping energetic guitarist from skynyrd.James is a veteran second helping guitarist and is known for his crowd pleasing performances
Tony is an incredible slide player. He has played with the members of Second Helping all over the North Carolina area. He is a must see and hear.
Tink was with Second Helping from 2002-2007. He is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. HE plays an array of Basses .
Fleeta Collins Griffith was raised in La Grange, NC. She studied voicefrom age 11 to 16 with Amy Thornburg Ramsaur, classically trained in opera. Fleeta turned down going to North Carolina School of the Arts to pursue a career as a registered nurse. Never loosing her love of music she sings in the choir at First Missionary Baptist Church in La Grange, NC. She has had several friends ask her to sing at family members funerals and now Fleeta is concerned that she might become "the funeral singer". But, when a soulful "Amazing Grace" can help to release the pain and open the heart to God then it becomes a powerful witness. She loves everything from old time blues, rock, to gospel but true to her southern roots, "there's nothing like good old southern rock to get you moving". Fleeta continues to live in La Grange, NC with her husband of 24 years, Walter, and their three children.
Fleeta's other interests include martial arts. She has been training in the martial arts for 27 years. Fleeta is a fourth degree black belt in Gama Goju Karate, a brown belt in Hakko Ryu Jui Jitsu, and a green belt in Judo. She is a member of Kodomo Bugei Kai martial arts association and the National Martial Arts Association. She is an instructor at Charles June Karate Institute in Greenville, NC.
In other words, she can kick your butt and sing "Amazing Grace" to you afterwards.
Lauren is an accomplished vocalist and voice teacher. She is experienced, singing in national venues and has sang backup for many national recording artists. She is energetic and a wonderful person both on and off stage. Laurens smile lights up the room, and when she sings, she knocks you over, literally! She has a powerful voice, and...watch it now....a powerful personality.