John Terry Frost, Sr. John Terry Frost, Sr. - John Terry Frost, Sr. Started singing at the age of 12 with the Frost Brothers Quartet. He performed with many of the gospel artists at an early age. He toured with the Imperials and played bass with such artist as the Blackwood Brothers on recordings. By the age of 15, he had recorded on at least 6 albums vocally and played bass on many others. Also, he traveled as a teen in over 20 states and Canada performing in public concerts, TV appearances, and radio. John served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam in the 23rd Infantry Division. He received an Honorable Discharge with decorations. John attended Middle Tennessee State University and as a graduate, he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Teacher Education. He is a graduate of the Tenn. Law Enforcement Training Academy. John was a 19-year member of the Grand Ole Opry with the Four Guys. He continues to record sessions as a producer and background vocalist. He has produced groups in different music fields. He wrote a ..1 Country Gospel song for the New Frost Brothers entitled “Step on Out” and an album title cut for the Chuck Wagon Gang entitled “Gathered Together”. He also had a hit song in numerous charts entitled “Fired Up and Filled Up”. He has a current soulful new release with Sims Records which he wrote and performed entitled “Somebody Prayed for Me”. Of all of his music accomplishments, he enjoys playing with Simply Black & White most of all. John performed with T.G. Engel in the Headliner’s during the late 70’s and also in a group called the Bently Hillbillys. “There is nothing better that playing the music you love with your family and dear friends. Yea that’s as good as it gets!” I am sure the professionalism and talent of Simply Black & White will shine through as you enjoy their music. Tony Burns Tony Burns - Tony Burns is one of the greatest guitar players anywhere around and is an incredible addition to Simply Black & White ! He has performed all over the north and south, recorded, played on the Grand Ole Opry, and was an original member of Homegrown with John Frost, Sr., Harold Fogel, Danny White, Ray Frost, and Johnny McClaran. They recorded together in the highlight of southern rock n roll and were always crowd pleasers no matter where they went. And a big part of why, was the screaming guitar work of Tony Burns ! Tony has had many wonderful experiences with all the greats he has played with over the years, but with his driving guitar leads, I am sure that we haven't even begun to see what Tony has yet to bring to the stage performances of Simply Black & White! Laura Vance Laura Vance - “If you throw a rock in Nashville, chances are you’ll hit a singer.  We’re everywhere.”  That’s the reality according to singer-songwriter Laura Vance, a Virginia native, who like so many other dreamers made her way to Nashville to do music.  She attended Belmont and graduated in December 2006 with two degrees, one in Commercial Music and one in Music Business. Encouraged early on by her family, Laura sang regularly in Church, school, and community choirs, learning an early appreciation for all genres of music from classical and jazz to rock, country to pop, and Contemporary Christian to R&B.  While she wrote songs in her early teens, it wasn’t until she arrived at Belmont that she realized the importance of writing songs, not only to the livelihood of singers and songwriters alike, but to the genuine expression of feeling and emotion and communication between performer and audience. Upon graduation, Laura began and completed her first four-song project, what she considers to be the culmination of different experiences and lessons learned, set to music.  “It’s just the beginning,” she says.  “So long as there are people in the world experiencing something – anything, there’s a song to write.” And while she’s writing, she also takes every opportunity to sing.  In January 2008, Laura auditioned for Simply Black and White and won a spot in the band.  “Exceptional players, great songs, a mic, a stage, and an audience – what more could I ask for?” Nothing really.

Abe Stoklasa Abraham Stoklasa - Abraham is a uniquely talented young man and member of Simply Black & White. His multiple talents are exhibited over and over with this excellent group. He plays keyboard, saxophone, dobro, and steel guitar, as well as contributing with great lead and harmony vocals. Abraham began his musical career at the age of 2 and by age 5, he was performing on a regular basis with a country music show touring 5 states. In the Midwest, he performed at the prestigious Grand Palace Theater in Branson. Missouri where he appeared with the Osmond’s at the Millennium Celebration. He has performed on television, radio, and has done many interviews as well as acting in television commercials. Abraham is currently a student at Belmont University in Nashville, where he is studying in the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business. Fellow students for recording projects seek him after because of his excellent musicianship and multiple talents. Abraham spends a great deal of focus on songwriting between studio, class work and performances. His passion for music of all genres and time periods is unlimited, as you will see in his performance with Simply Black & White.

John Terry Frost, Jr. John Terry Frost, Jr. John Jr. was born into music. When he was a few weeks old he had his picture made with the greats Roy Acuff and Brother Oswald. Also, he practically lived at the Grand Ole Opry when he would go back stage and hang out in the light booth. He was able to grow up being with the aforementioned as well as Bill Monroe, The Fabulous 4 Guys, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, and all the Grand Ole Opry members of the greatest years of the Opry! John sang on a major Radio Jingle for the Atlanta, Georgia area when he was about 7 years old. He also performed on a Children’s Christian Video of the Rhyming Gospels. He is a graduate of Eagleville High School in Middle Tennessee where he served 2nd in command in ROTC. Also, he played drums and percussion in the Jr. High and High School band for a total of 8 years. Much of his young life, he attended recording sessions and live television tapings. And sound and lights are his 2nd love. He ran sound for the New Frost Brothers Quartet and many, many other groups would solicit his talents for him to run sound for them because of his incredible ear for music, harmony, and stage performance. Remember, he grew up in a musical family. His real love is music! And it is a wonderful thing that he listens to and plays so well the songs of the former Musical Giants. His style, musicianship, and lead and harmony vocals are a big part of the foundation of the solid rocking sound of Simply Black & White. He plays drums and percussion and the rhythm is happening and is guaranteed to get you moving. He enjoys playing music more than probably anything. Especially since he is playing with the rocking sounds of Simply Black & White!