JEFF JOHNSON

Lead vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboard

Jeff Johnson is a professor of music at the University of Kentucky.  He is a veteran of Acoustic, Country-Rock, and Bluegrass groups.  A native of Atlanta, Jeff has played in bands in Georgia, Tennessee, Colorado, Michigan, and Kentucky.  While living in Boulder, he played at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival with the Left Hand String Band, a group that later morphed into noted jam band Leftover Salmon.

LIAM ALLEN

Lead and Rhythm Guitar and Vocals

Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, Liam Allen has long carried a deep passion for classic rock and roll. Picking up the guitar at 17 and discovering his vocal talents by 22, Liam immersed himself in the music that shaped his identity. Over the years, he has performed in multiple rock bands and collaborative projects, honing a style inspired by guitar legends such as Steve Morse, Frank Gambale, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buck Dharma, and Steve Lukather.

Though music is not his full-time profession, it remains a central part of Liam’s life. He holds a degree in Philosophy from the University of Kentucky and is currently pursuing graduate studies in emergency management at Eastern Kentucky University. His academic path is balanced by an unwavering commitment to performing, driven by a pure love for music and the energy it brings to audiences.

As a guitarist and vocalist with the ALREADY GONE EAGLES TRIBUTE, Liam brings soaring energy to the stage—both through his dynamic guitar work and his ability to hit the high notes in the Eagles’ signature harmonies. 

MARK ETSCHEIDT

VOCALS, BASS GUITAR

 Mark Etscheidt began playing in bands at age 13, launching a lifelong love of music. After attending the University of Northern Iowa, his early group evolved into an eight-piece horn band that performed throughout the Midwest, later streamlining into a four-piece classic rock vocal group.

He played professionally for 18 years before stepping away to earn a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. Mark then served 31½ years at the University of Kentucky as a Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Anesthesiology. After retiring from academia, he returned to music and helped co-found the band ROARSHOCK. Later, he joined a newly formed tribute band called ALREADY GONE EAGLES TRIBUTE.

Mark brings expressive, solid bass playing and strong vocal harmonies to the group, helping to capture the heart of the Eagles' classic sound.

ANDREW MACLIN

DRUMS AND VOCALS

Andrew Maclin is the drummer and a supporting vocalist for Already Gone Eagles Tribute, known for his high-energy performances and powerful harmonies. Though he plays drums for the band, he originally studied Jazz Trombone Performance in college, giving him a strong musical foundation and unique rhythmic style.

Andrew’s voice adds an extra dimension to the band’s sound—he sings tight high harmonies and takes the lead on songs like “Life in the Fast Lane,” where his gritty rock vocals shine. Off stage, he’s a digital artist who creates visuals for video games and spends time with his two pet boa constrictors.

PAUL COMBS

Lead Guitar

Paul C. Combs is the lead guitarist for ALREADY GONE EAGLES TRIBUTE, and he knows how to light up a stage. With years of experience behind him, Paul has fronted classic national rock and country acts like Three Dog Night, The Box Tops, Molly Hatchet, Steve Wariner, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, and The Grassroots.

He’s played in other top cover bands and tribute bands too, including Motown groups, which just adds to his versatility. No matter the style, Paul brings feel, fire, and authenticity to every performance.

Whether he’s ripping into a Don Felder or Joe Walsh solo, or laying down smooth rhythm lines, Paul’s the kind of guitarist who makes it all look effortless—and sound amazing. Always in the pocket, always in the moment.

ALEX POULTER

Guitars and Vocals

Alex Poulter is a rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for ALREADY GONE EAGLES TRIBUTE, bringing steady grooves, rich bass harmony to the timeless Seven Bridges Road, and a deep love for classic rock to the stage. He began playing guitar at the age of 9, drawing early inspiration from bands like The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and The Eagles—artists that continue to influence his sound today.

Alex is known for his tasteful acoustic, electric, and 12-string guitar work, which helps capture the layered textures of the Eagles’ iconic songs.  

In addition to his work with ALREADY GONE EAGLES TRIBUTE, Alex has performed in other tribute and cover bands and continues to play regularly in his local church worship band. His musicianship, experience, and enthusiasm for the music of the EAGLES make him a key part of the group’s authentic and heartfelt performances.