Welcome to the home page of "8 Years Difference" . A Southern Rock band from Cheraw, Mississippi. Brothers, Lee and Woodrow Pounds formed the band "8 Years Difference" in early 2004. The band originated from a passion older brother Lee had as a teen. Woodrow, eight years younger picked up the guitar at an early age and things really started to come together.
Within three short years, Woodrow's ability to play the guitar simply exploded and along with Lee's amazing vocals the pair have become a band in the making. They began to write their own material in late 2004.
Making their debut at the Abita Springs, Louisiana first annual crawfish festival on April 23, 2005, where they received a standing ovation for their rendition of "Free Bird".
The band has played for bars such as "Birdie's Roadhouse" in Varnado, Louisiana and "The N Zone Club" in Bogalusa. LA. The "Whistlin Dixie Saloon", in Hackley, LA, the "Double-D Bar and Grill" in Columbia, MS , "Tal's Music Emporium" in Hattiesburg, MS, "Landers Bar", Hwy 438 Franklinton, LA. "The Magnolia Lounge" in Columbia, MS." Bear Creek Saloon" in Monpelier, LA. The band was asked to play for the "Gulf Coast Summer Fair" in Biloxi, MS on June 09, 2008. Playing for the Southern Heritge Benefit Poker Run for Cystic Fibrosis at D.J.'s Bar and Grill in Columbia, MS.
In June 2005 Danny Hammonds joined the band as drummer. Danny has been the most faithful and dedicated member of the band to date. He has become like a member of the family.
In October 2006 Glyn King joined the band as keyboard player, guitarist, and back up vocalist. Longtime friend of Danny Hammonds, both were former members of the band, "Out Of Order".
The band returned to Abita Springs for the second annual crawfish festival on April 29, where they made the May 11, 2006 cover shot of the Covington Picayune Newspaper, see a copy of the newspaper clip on page 2..
"8 Years Difference" has a compilation of original song titles including, "Higher Than A Hurricane", the first track on the CD, which contains a talk box performance by Woodrow, "Ballad Of A Soldier", which can be heard on this web site. This is an amazing song tribute to the brave and dedicated soldiers who defend our country, as we are a nation at war, "Fade-N-Away", A song for those who feel they have lost their way, "Dynamite Girl", A catchy little up-beat tune. "Dash On A Headstone",The title says it all, "Lost On Hwy 35", one of the first songs written by the band, a fan favorite, "Cold Pourin Rain", a song which describes the love of two soul-mates. On the newly released CD this song includes an instrumental reprise created and performed by Woodrow Pounds and Glyn King. The keyboards added by Glyn are simply beautiful. The CD includes ten original songs, including the reprise.
The
Band has released the studio production of their first CD, titled," 8
YEARS DIFFERENCE "OUT OF ORDER". The CD was recorded at the Studio In The Country in Bogalusa, Louisiana beginning in September 2007 and completing in April 2008. Studio In The Country is famous for having recorded such artist at Kansas, Stevie Wonder, Blues Traveler, and many other world renown such artist. Available for purchase by clicking the
link above. You can also digitally download the entire CD on your IPod
at the ITunes music store. The cover art on the CD contains a picture titled, "Guitar Apparition". The photo was taken in January 2008 during a band photo shoot. The guitar apparition was discovered when reviewing the photos after digital upload. Ironically, the camera lens reflection with the sun combined to form this perfectly positioned image of of a guitar above the heads of the band members that can be seen in silhouette form. The band new immediately, this would be the photo they would use for the cover of the CD.
For contact information call Chuck at (985)264-2912 or send us an email to
we will respond as soon as possible. Thanks to all our family and friends and all our dedicated fans who have supported us in our musical endeavors.
Be sure to check out additional pages of the web site to see the photo album with pictures of the band members as well as contact information and comments for the band. We love to hear from our fans. See page 3 for the schedule of upcoming events page. And page4 is under construction for upcoming videos. Please go to page 5 and sign our guestbook.
Thank you so very much for visiting the site, God bless each and every one of you! Continue to pray for our country and our soldiers.Do not forget to go to page 5 and sign the guest book and leave us a comment. Rock On! 8 YD
