Guitar & Vocal

(aka Dudley Dean Gimpel, or Bo Dudley)

Dudley was born and raised in the Midwest. In 1968 he discovered guitar- and never looked back. Early influences include Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter and The Allman Brothers Band. These heroes sparked an enduring love for the Blues, Soul, and Classic Rock.

In 1972 he became Bo Dudley, an original member of  The Rockin' Hollywoods, a Minneapolis Show Band. The “Hollywoods” performed with many famous acts- 3 Dog Night, The Guess Who, Tommy James & The Shondells, Johnny Rivers, Herman's Hermits, Wolfman Jack and many more. Dudley was inducted with The Rockin' Hollywoods to the Minnesota Rock & Country Hall Of Fame in 2008. 

An impassioned Guitarist, veteran Luthier, patented guitar Designer, and leader of The Mojo Combo. Dudley has the touch, the tone, and soul to the bone! 

Blues Harp, Percussion & Vocal

Debra has been playing harmonica up and down the coast of California for 30+ years. Her style has some of the grit from her east coast birthplace, the Bronx, NY.  But it wasn’t until she arrived in California and went to an intimate concert by two older black men, Cephas & Wiggins, a blues guitarist and a harmonica player, that she got hooked on the idea of playing the blues on harmonica. From there she grew to tackle the diversity and challenge of playing a variety of genres on harmonica. This has led her to play with many different types of bands, and sit in with some famous musicians- such as Bo Diddley, Eric Burden from the Animals, Robby Krieger from the Doors and Michael Franti. 

Debra is a passionate and soulful player. Her ability to keep the beat with percussion while playing the harmonica and singing, makes her a valuable addition to any group of seasoned players. The Mojo Combo is grateful and proud to have her on our team!

Piano, Keyboards & Vocal

Rick Beaumont began learning Piano at age 6, taking 8 years of private lessons in the traditional and classical studies.  He studied music as his Minor while at Cal State University at Fullerton, and followed that with 2 years playing with the Orange Coast College Jazz Band.  He started playing professionally in 1974, and moved to the Central Coast in 1981, where he played only part-time in local bands for several years.  Here, in San Luis Obispo County, Rick has played with, and recorded CDs with several well-known artists: Merrell Fankhauser with Louie Ortega, Burnin James Scoolis, Robi Duganne and the Narrow Bridge Band, Casey Biggs and the Paso Wine Man Band, and Denis Degher (Sleepy Guitar Johnson) with vocalist Joy Bonner.  

Also, Rick was brought on board by Blues Recording Artist Laser Lloyd for his California Tour in 2018, which finished by opening the Bluesapalooza Festival in Mammoth Lakes, California, on the main stage.

Drums          Bass & Vocal

 “The Predatory Rhythm Section”, have been groovin’ together since the early 80’s in well known local bands as The Sneakers, Pier Pressure, (Olde Port Inn house band) Bar Sharks, Chris Kieth Band, and even a couple worship bands!

Frankie came to the Central Coast in the late 70’s with musical partner, Louie Ortega and the Salsa Brava Band, since establishing himself as the go to bass player for many local bands.

Steve arrived in SLO in 1980 to join the band, “Magic” and his drumming career took off from there in a variety of local bands, as well as a drum teacher and founder of The Drum Circuit drum shop, Music Motive music schools, and was the creator of the Bucket Busters youth bucket drumming group. Steve’s creative drumming style is infused into every song he plays. Together they keep The Mojo Combo rock solid and steady like a well oiled groove machine.