Originally from Lakewood, Ohio, Roy Rauschenberg
began playing professionally in the Washingon, D.C., Maryland,
and Virginia areas, in the band Southbound. With a strong
concert-style format and stage show, the band specialized in
showcase rock with an acoustic “unplugged” set — progressive
for the mid 70s. As the rhythm guitarist, Roy was able to
introduce many instruments such as the banjo, pedal steel,
and mandolin into the diverse cover and original repertoire.
It was also at this time that Roy started to hone his singing
impression skills. After playing dates throughout the Eastern
seaboard and the midwest, Roy moved to Florida in 1977.
Spending three years writing and recording, he then
co-founded BREEZE with Mike Perri and Don Mularz in 1980.
In 1981, Mike and Roy became a duo, playing at the famous
Durty Nelly's in Fort Lauderdale. Adding players in 1983,
the band was formed and started to play bigger venues.

BREEZE quickly became one of the finest “tribute” bands
on the East Coast. With uncanny vocals and musicianship,
BREEZE presented shows featuring greats like Jethro Tull,
the Moody Blues, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, America,
Chicago, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, CSNY, CCR,
the Allman Brothers, the Doobie Brothers, Van Morrison,
Santana, and Pink Floyd, to name a few. Along with BREEZE,
Roy also manned guitar and vocals for the 80s band, RetroRadio,
as well as working with Dennis Lambert, Phil Kenzie, and others.
BREEZE was celebrating it’s 41st year when COVID 19 shut
everything down. Roy is moving forward with his first album,
and will be pursuing other musical ventures and opportunities.