Gen-X

Gen-X - Biography

Gen-X approaches and performs every gig as if it was their last. This shows our audience the passion we have to perform and gives them an entertainment experience they take home with them with an overwhelming desire for more.

Guitar/Lead Vocals…Kris Arendse
Kris is the cornerstone of Gen-X; he truly is the “human jukebox” with an uncanny ability to literally play anything any audience throws at him. Not only does he play everything he learns note and style perfect, he’s also the lead singer with an incredibly powerful voice. His tastes in music are wide and varied. As a result of his relationship with the Spanish community of Newcastle, he has played in various Spanish clubs in Sydney and on several occasions has performed at the Sydney Opera House. Swap the Flamenco 6 string for a Les Paul and you’d swear you’re at a Metallica gig! Recently he has performed professionally in a number of acts around Newcastle. These include Dinah Moe Hum, Aftershock, Offworld and was also a member of the originals band Oracle. More recently he performed in Expozay, 4Play and Lock’n’Load. His influences include his father John, Kirk Hammett, Jimi Hendrix, Paco de Lucia, Gary Moore, Randy Rhodes, Marty Friedman, Zakk Wylde and Frank Zappa. If you love the 6 string, it doesn’t get better than Kris.

Bass Guitar/Vocals…Zoran Ilievski
As far as Zoran is concerned, all you can hear in rock music is bass. Well…. Up until the original Exposé was formed in 1998, Zoran had only ever played Macedonian music. For 20 years he has played and continues to play this style of music with Sydney bands but a few years ago when given the opportunity to join a rock band, he didn’t let the opportunity slip. During the past ten years, whether he’s ‘slapping’ the 4 string playing Chilli Pepper’s Aeroplane or sliding around on his 6 string Warwick bass, Zoran’s enjoyment in music has been elevated to new heights. When Exposé folded he co-founded Expozay, Lock’n’Load, 4Play and now Gen-X. Not only is he the bass ”man” but doubles up as the band's rigger, sound engineer and DJ. He knows that the only time the music should stop is when the audience goes home. When the set finishes he pumps out the latest chart-topping pieces to keep the crowd in the room dancing and having a great time. Whether it’s selecting the next piece for the band to learn, putting the set list together or playing the latest chart topping releases during the break, Zoran’s professional approach to everything he does on the night is designed to do one thing; to give the audience a maximum entertainment experience.

Drums... Gav Fisher

Gav has been beating drums for over 3 decades. 

Over the years, Gav has played drums and toured Australia with jazz bands, blues, cabaret, punk, pop, and rock acts, and his "bedrock beats" are well sort after.

His greatest drumming influences include Phil Collins, Ringo, Steve Gadd, Manu Katche and Jim Keltner.

Gav knows that you need a solid foundation to build grooves on, and his vocal harmonies are a valuable addition the sounds of Gen-X.

Gen-X - Sample Setlist

Gen-X - Shows

Gen-X - Files