Biography:

2nd Hand Prophet (2HP) is a rhythm inspired hard rock band formed in August of 2008 in Leesburg, Virginia. 2HP’s band is composed of a three decade age spread which brings in such influences as Led Zeppelin, System of a Down, Frank Zappa, Foo Fighters, and Iron Maiden.

2HP has been evolving at a creditable pace since they came together. With a wide array of backgrounds each member of the current 2HP band has performed for and with many known local favorites.

Roger Dougherty traveled the world going to school in Spain and expanding his musical talent in such bands as Code Blue, Contraband and Hooter. Roger has worked on both sides of the recording industry, producing music and recording it, giving a unique sound to recordings that comes with years of experience.

Andrew Hunt, with his 15 years of ear trained drumming experience, has played with talented musicians such as Mike Fannin, Chris Barnhart and with the band Crow’s Moon until the reforming of 2nd Hand Prophet in 2008.

That leaves the newest and youngest band member, David Montero. David, a prodigy of his own right, starting playing in his teens and quickly was snatched up by the shock rock band Captain George and the Deathstrikers. After a short time, the band split, opening the way for the guitarist to precede with plans to work on his own project, The Explorers. The band continued to work together preceding his joining of 2HP and was eventually disbanded in favor of 2nd Hand Prophet.

Currently, 2HP is looking for a new lead singer to fill the void left by the former, Crystal Van Houtte, so they may get back to gigging frequently. They're still writing and playing together and very much committed to getting back to where they were, but this time staying that way.