10 Years

“Lyrics can make or break a song,” says head lyricist and 10 Years vocalist Jesse Hasek. He is right! Hasek puts heavy emotion into his lyrics, which stems from the personal issues he faced throughout his life. “We don’t write about going to the mall and picking up chicks,” states drummer Brian Vodinh. “The focus of our lyrics goes much deeper than that.” This Knoxville, TN based quintet is driven by hard rock riffs and passionate melodies. After the conception of 10 Years in early 1999, the founding members, Brian Vodinh, Ryan Johnson, and Matt Wantland knew that they had something special. “We love creating, writing, and experimenting,” says Brian. The driving force behind 10 Years is their dedication and motivation. 10 Years played on April 30, 1999, before any demo had been recorded, making it next to impossible to book a gig at any of the local rock clubs.