Island Styles is a rock guitarist best known as the guitarist for American rock bands Candlebox and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack.
In 2005, Styles joined Singer/Songwriter Niki Barr as lead guitarist. With Barr, Styles performed domestically in the US, sharing the stage with The Cult, Shinedown, Chevelle, Trapt, Hinder, Sevendust, Puddle of Mudd and others. While touring with Barr, Styles also performed for the US military as part of multiple Armed Forces Entertainment tours overseas.
In 2010, Styles joined Annapolis, Maryland-based Jimmie’s Chicken Shack.
In 2015, Styles began to work with Scottish-born singer and recording artist, Terry McDermott, who was runner-up of the third season of NBC’s The Voice. Styles and McDermott went on to tour the US and Europe with the band “Lotus Crush.
In 2016, Styles began touring with Seattle Washington-based band, Candlebox, which has achieved a multi-platinum and gold certification. He has toured extensively with Candlebox and has performed on their live EP “Disappearing Live” (2017).
[selected excerpts from Music Fandom.]
