Local Hollywood Stars, producers, and other hipsters have frequented the bands' shows throughout the So-Cal area for the past 25 years. The Baddest Band On Any Stand still sounds great live with their mix of Billy's smooth vocals and the rockin' horn section,(recently adding back in a 4th sax, just like the ol' days). This CD is the Best of Billy Vera and The Beaters featuring Billy Vera (guitar, piano); George Marinelli, Jimmy Johnson , Pete Carr (guitar); Jeff Baxter (steel guitar); Ron Viola, Brian Cumming, Jerry Peterson, Ronnie Eades, Lon Price (saxophone); Jim Ehinger (piano); Chuck Fiore, Tommy Cogbill (bass guitar); Beau Segal, Gene Chrisman (drums). Billy Vera & the Beaters are the quintessential L.A. band.