Meet the Retro Inc. band

Rocco was the founding member of RETRO Inc. Coming from an Italian background the piano accordion was his first instrument at the age of 10. Once into his teen years he branched out to reading music, playing piano and keys. His love for all types of music and charismatic stage performance leaves the crowd wanting more. Rocco has always believed that bands not only need to sound amazing but they also have to provide the audience an entertaining visual performance. He also music directs the band, but his talent doesn’t stop there. His vocal ability is not limited either - enabling him to belt out tunes from Roy Orbison - Pretty woman to The Sweet’s - Ballroom Blitz and Billy Idols -Rebel Yell. Rocco has worked bands who have supported acts from the likes of James Reyne, Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham, Noiseworks, Boom Crash Opera. If has featured in bands such as Great Australian Bite in the early 90’s and from there joined up with Best of British and Our Generation in late 90’S until 2003 with performances not only credited nationally but internationally as well.

Sharon has been described as a singer with 'clear, powerful vocals', an 'earthly goddess' and 'one of WA's most respected singers'*. Her passion for music was ignited through high her school performances which later led to her acceptance into the WA Academy of Performing Arts Music Theatre BA course.

Since finishing her study, Sharon has lived in Sydney, spending a decade working in cabaret, tv, music theatre, and in live bands before moving back to Perth where she has worked with various groups including Retro Inc., All That Glitters and The Cover Girls. She has worked consistently in the theatre and music industry for the last 20 years and has the ability to add depth and class to any style of music thrown at her; rock, pop, country, jazz or Broadway. Her theatre credits include lead performances in I Love You, You’re Perfect Now Change, Rent, The Last Five Years and Stephen Sondheim’s Company and Into The Woods. Sharon’s most recent performances were cabaret show Rhythms of Life at the Regal Theatre and MandurahPerforming Arts Centre, backing vocals for the Canadian Neil Diamond touring tribute show Nearly Neil, lead artist for the Joondalup Choral Project for the Joondalup Festival and a part of the The Cover Girls' Rhapsody In Red at Perth's Fringe Festival

She loves performing with Retro Inc. and all of the places the band has taken her. When she is not belting out tunes with Retro Inc. Sharon is a full time Mum, Wife, Drama Teacher and Producer/Director.

Melissa has loved singing from a very young age. She learned to play piano and got involved with many productions throughout her school years.

That passion for music and performance enabled an ability to arrange and organise more intimate performances, such as weddings, backup vocals, private functions and pub gigs.

Getting involved in talent contests and events throughout Perth led her to getting a job in a karaoke bar. This connection introduced her to many artists which assisted in broadening her music ability. A love for travel took her around the world coming home to Perth she took her music to the next level in a high performance band, RETRO Inc!

Adding a second strong rock vocal created the dynamic the band was looking for. Here Melissa extended her passion, fun loving and energetic attitude to the band for over twelve years.
The Influence of artists such as Anastasia, Screaming Jets, Bon Jovi and Pink, rock music is her thing, six foot blonde, hard to miss - look out for rockin' Mel.

Amanda is the powerhouse vocalist of RETRO Inc. Coming from a large musical family her talent was discovered at an early age and became a member of Johnny Young talent school and came second to Tina Arena for a spot on the show.
Growing up with diverse musical influences like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and Ella Fitzgerald. Amanda has won many talent competitions and became Karaoke Queen of the South west in 1990.
Returning to Perth she took her music to a professional level and became a member of trio, Vanilla liquorice.
Amanda has been a dance and singing teacher for the last 15 years, passing her love of performing to a younger generation
A big fan of Australian and Overseas rock Amanda's vocal ability to sing songs by Aretha Franklin, Suzi Quatro Queen & John Farnham is second to none.
Performing to large audiences for many years Amanda's love of the stage is evident with a huge personality and lungs to match she will have you on the dance floor at your next event.

Steve has been playing drums from the age of 5 inspired by the sounds of the 'Beatles'. His first gigs were from the age of 11 performing with musician friends from school at community halls organized through his association with a local youth group.
Since then his achievements have included live performances in front of thousands of people, and also many television appearances and recording sessions and has established himself as one of Perth's most well known and competent rock drummers. He was the drummer and founding member of popular Perth band Flash Harry who went on to win awards at the West Australian Rock Awards two years running in the categories of 'best production' and 'best male vocalist'.
He was also drummer and founding member of another popular Perth band 'Ice Tiger' and his playing can be heard on all tracks of Ice Tiger's Love 'n' Crime' album,as well as tracks on Perth Bands in The Eighties album and Pub Band Legends of Perth album.
Over time Steve has played in bands as support act for many well know Australian artists such as Divinyls, Pseudo Echo, Dragon, Mondo Rock, Renee Gayer, Kevin Bloody Wilson, Matt Finish, The Sharp, Things of Stone and Wood, Eurogliders, as well as international acts Canned Heat, Meatloaf and Bonjovi. Steve was also asked to join a touring reform of the popular UK 60's band Herman's Hermits which never eventuated.
Steve has also worked along side Chris Brady at the Brady Drum Company for many years helping to create unique drum sounds for the international music industry used by many of the worlds most elite drummers and percussionists. His work can be heard on many number one hit songs and recordings across the globe from the late 1980's until the present with too many to mention.
Steve has over 6000 professional gigs under his belt and is proud to say that he now knows a thing or two about drums, drumming, and the art of playing drums in a band environment. Rock on!

David has been a musician for over 20 years. He has toured interstate and overseas. Early in David’s career, he held residency shows in India, Cambodia and Singapore. David has performed for various audiences such as the royal family of Cambodia and love to entertain, rock out and have fun with an audience who want to party and enjoy a great show. David’s love for music shines through his live performance as he enjoys the fun and energy music delivers on stage. He also enjoys showing off his vocal ability tuning out songs from Rick Springfields - Jessie’s girl to Paul Kelly’s - Dumb Things and The Model’s - Out of Mind Outta sight.
In his spare time David is a stay in shape semi pro water-skier and you may see him out on the river strutting his stuff some time. David is looking forward to seeing you at the next show as you will sure to be entertained.

Vaughan has been playing guitar since his early teens, from playing along to tape recordings of Countdown to learn all the classic Oz rock songs and international acts, to gigging in Perth in the late 80s with the band No Particular Hairstyle.

After taking an extended break to live and work in London with his wife while seeing the world, he returned to Perth to start a family and now have two fantastic children that are as much into music as he is and both being talented musicians and instrumentalists as well being heavily influenced by all forms of music from 50s through to modern. Whether it’s rock, soul, metal, jazz, classical or blues
In the last several years,

Vaughan had a renewed desire to get back into gigging and RETRO Inc was the outlet. He needed to strut his stuff and rock out to the classics he’d had grown up with and also an opportunity to appreciate and perform more contemporary music. Vaughan believes there’s nothing like the vibe of performing to a packed dance floor and there’s no place he would rather be than on stage wielding his axe and tearing it up with the band. See you on the dance floor!