Russ Laurence
The star of the show. The main man himself, Russ Laurence has been a well respected and much loved character on the live scene for a number of years. When this Bedminster boy is not building Streetrods or stripping Lambrettas, he can be found immersing himself in his first love - Soul! Russ reveals this passion through singing his heart out and giving it all he’s got at every performance. Such warmth never fails to create a great rapport with the crowd.

Roger Samson
The musical brains of the outfit, ensuring the band are not only playing the right notes but also that they’re in the right order!
Rog studied music in London before touring Europe playing the trombone. With such influences as JJ Johnson, Fred Wesley and the Godfather…Rog IS funk through and through, his big personality is ever present on stage as he busts some master moves!

Jonny Ley
With 10 years under his belt as the guitarist for The Suspects and still the youngest member of the band, Jonny is well aware of his place - at the back, keeping the groove for the guys in the front to play on! When he’s not getting his kicks from rescuing cats from trees, Jonny thrives on the buzz the band receives from their ever-lively local following!

Paul King

Andy Champion
Still unsure of where Andy's roots lay, all we know is he's content living life in the upper register…Screamin’ high notes that always satisfy!!!

John Richards
John, aka Keys, is never one to steal the limelight, more than happy to sit on the beat and build the groove on the 88’s. Keys also acts as head of security!

Keith Morgan
A Bristol boy born and bred, Keith plays sax in several local outfits including Fatman Swings and the Andy Hague Big Band. A talented ‘jazzer’ who’s played for TV and Radio, theatre shows and has travelled the world working as a ship's musician. In 2001 he toured the UK with a rousing soul musical written by Kwame Kwei-Armah, featuring soul diva Ruby Turner.

Farren Glasspool
He sits at the back and keeps the train on the tracks, or in other words keeps the beat moving.
As the new boy of the band, Farran became the regular drummer about a year ago. The big man says the powerful sound that The Suspects deliver is a great feeling!