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Rod Luther – Drums/Lead & Background Vocals

In addition to being founder, co-owner, and manager of The Decade, Rod also serves as drummer and vocalist.

As a teen in the 80s, Rod played drums and/or sang in different “garage bands,” always playing music from the rock genre of the day. Moving down south in the mid-90s, Rod continued to play/sing. In 1998, he was hired as baritone vocalist for a professional Alabama-based trio, singing harmony and occasional lead vocals. Rod traveled throughout the south with this group and later with two other groups that he formed and managed for five years before returning home to Wisconsin.

While on a 13 year hiatus from performing, Rod began developing the vision and concept of "The Decade." Putting this band on stage is literally a dream come true for him!

"It’s an exciting time to play these now classic 80's and 70's hits! Seeing different generations in our audiences dancing and singing every lyric is an incredible feeling. These songs hold deep meanings and great memories for so many people, which is so apparent at every show. It's an honor for me to be in this band."

While not performing in "The Decade," Rod involves himself with other musical projects and enjoys spending time with his wife, Cassey, and their 5 adult kids and 2 grandchildren. Rod and Cassey both work in healthcare for large kidney dialysis organizations and reside in the Racine area. 

Pat Meloy – Guitar/Lead & Background Vocals

Taking care of the guitar work for The Decade, Pat also co-founded the band with Rod, who happens to be his cousin, in 2017. Since then, Pat and Rod have been working tirelessly to create this 80’s MTV-Era rock experience. Pat started playing guitar in that magical rock decade of the 80s. He purchased the tablature for Guns N’Roses “Appetite for Destruction” the same day he bought his first guitar, and it was all downhill from there! Pat played with some local Madison bands in the 80s/90s but like Rod, was out of the music scene for a while. For his “day job,” Pat teaches chemistry at Madison La Follette High School. He is also a self-admitted “astronomy nerd,” and can be found looking through a telescope on many a clear night.

Michele McCall – Lead & Background Vocals, Percussion

Michele is a native Texan, but has lived in Wisconsin for many years. Coming from a very musical family, she loves many styles of music, but is an 80’s girl to the core. Along with vocals, Michele is also a trained percussionist – wait ‘till you see those tambourine skills!! Michele has been a regular performer at many popular Madison/Milwaukee Open Jams over the years, and is often pulled up on stage at other band’s shows to lend her vocal ability. Michele is thrilled to be a part of the band and hopes that you enjoy The Decade experience!

Bob Davis – Bass/Background Vocals

Bob has been playing in Milwaukee-area bands on and off since he was 15 years old, in both all-original and cover projects. Bob has had the opportunity to play at a variety of venues (large and small), and has spent some time in the recording studio over the years. Bob enjoys listening to and playing a wide variety of music, however, 80's rock is what he grew up with and will always invoke great memories of a special time. As a member of The Decade, Bob feels fortunate to have the opportunity to play these fun tunes while watching friends and fans relive old memories, as well as create new ones!