KINGS HAREM: hails from New Jersey, USA. The members are RUBEN GOMEZ - Voca… Read Full Bio ↴KINGS HAREM: hails from New Jersey, USA. The members are RUBEN GOMEZ - Vocals, JOHN CRISCI - Guitar, JERRY CAPRI - Bass, JON ORTH - Drums, JOHN SEPUT - Keyboards.

Formed in 1988. Known for their high energetic stage performances, the band thrived on giving audiences a show to remember. On the local scene rising up in the shadows of Bon Jovi, Skid Row and Trixter alike was KINGS HAREM. Featured on WDHA, the bands notoriety took off once Ruben Gomez, of Menudo, joined the band. The era was a musical melting pot of musicians and fans. To either be in a band or be seen hanging out with a band was the coolest thing ever. ...and the all access backstage pass was the Harems creed.

RUBEN GOMEZ - Lead Vocals and Backing Vocals
(of Menudo), already famous with a long discography. "We were in a local Jersey 7/11 store getting a cup of coffee. I go up to this guy and say, hey, you look like a singer, I’m doing a gig this weekend, do ya wanna jam? ...and that’s how we meet Ruben. We’ve remained friends ever since that day."

JOHN CRISCI - Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals
A music major graduate, with 10 years of jingle sessions, film sound tracks, producing and engineering. I yearned for the stage performance. Playing with all the Jersey greats, (you know who you are, some are dead), it was a close circle of friendships, musicianship and down right good fun!

JERRY CAPRI - Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals
A Bassist who plays his instrument like a lead guitar with the stage presence of a front man, what a combo.Right out of college radio, already a DJ personality, his charisma captivates the audience to make you wonder what is he going to do next? Never a dull moment...

JON ORTH - Drums, Percussion and Backing Vocals
We swear he had 4 legs and hands. "His understanding of rhythmic counterpoint and song arrangement really held us together." A well rounded session player, knew any style and how to compliment the song. A true showman and friend, plus he swings a mean hammer.

JOHN SEPUT - Keyboards and Backing Vocals
A technical wizard. Always knew how to pad and embellish the songs. From the tonal changes to complicated pretzel chord fingerings, he had it down. He also had the Rack of GOD! You’d swear the heavens were opening up when he laid into the keys. Once he took the stage, you knew KINGS HAREM was law.

(all quotes and info. from John Crisci)