Similar Artists

Stone Temple Pilots,Todd Rundgren/ Utopia,Pink Floyd,Soundgarden

Influences

Todd Rundgren/Utopia,Soundgarden,Stone Temple Pilots,Rush

Bio

Set The Controls

Set The Controls is a "Band" located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The reason we say "Band" is because at this time it has only one member. His name is Jon Risen.(Jon is currently auditioning musicians to form a 4 piece)

Jon was born August 27th 1974 in Cincinnati. From an early age he had an interest in music and performing. At the age of 5, he received his first guitar, an off brand acoustic with a cracked neck. He made the best of it and learned how to play songs by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones with help from his Father. Citing a strong classic rock influence, he grew up listening to bands such as Boston, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Todd Rundgren/Utopia, Rush, The Who among others. Later in high school Jon was introduced to alternative bands such as Dinosaur Jr, Fugazi, and Soundgarden to name a few. All of which helped to mold his musical style and attitude.

At the age of 12 he received his first "Real" Guitar, an Epiphone SG Spirit. Inspired by guitarist such as David Gilmour, Jimi Hendrix, and Todd Rundgren, he wanted his guitar to "cry and sing" instead of trying to be the fastest 2 handed tapper which was paramount at the time.

At the age of 22, Jon was ready to try to make music a reality. His friend Jerry bought a 4 track portable studio and asked Jon if he was interested in playing. During the next 3 years Jon and Jerry pushed the equipment past it's means with great results. Seeing that home recording was more conveniant and cheaper than s