Glenn M. Taylor, guitars, keyboards, vocals * Christopher Bolger, guitars, bass, vocals * Ben Asher, bass, vocals * Tony 'Al' Dente, drums, percussion, vocals * Joe Alexander, guitar, vocals Bob Cianci, drums, guitar, vocals Peter Scance, bass, guitar, vocals	Chris Roselle, guitar, bass, harmonica, vocals Bill DiMartino, drums, percussion, vocals Keith Theall, bass, vocals Al Egizi, guitar, vocals Ron Weinstein, guitar, bass, harmonica, vocals Pete Bremy, bass, vocals
Gary Evans, keyboards, harmonica, guitar, vocals Jerry DeLisio, saxophone(s), flute, vocals Russ Crapella, guitar, vocals Michael Muro, guitar, vocals Ray Longchamp, guitar, mandolin, vocals Dave Hirschberg, drums, vocals Greg Hollenbeck, drums, percussion, vocals * Indicates original Kootz / OMJ band-member; (see history)

Michael Muro - Guitars, vocals

Mike Muro, affectionately-referred-to as "The Don" (sorry, Marlon-B), by his fellow Kootz, started commanding 'fan-respect' by performing in front of audiences at the tender age 10, as a drummer… He's never looked back!

Spending his early years growing up as a true 'Jersey-Boy' in the city of Newark, Michael was completely influenced & inspired by the British Invasion of the early-1960's. MM relied on 'his drive & desire' to propel him through the usual 'slew' of grammar school-through-high school 'do-it-yourself' bands, in an effort to 'find his groove'.

By the time he was age 16 (and still drumming), Mike was playing-out and being simultaneously-mentored by the band “Walden Pond”, a group of 'mature', (at that time 25 WAS mature!) and 'seasoned' players. He then got his first 'BIG' break, being 'discovered' by a local 'name' band called, “Sidewalk Symphony”. A year's-worth of touring with the group ensued… but they ultimately disbanded and formed “The Infernos’’ a highly successful New Jersey 'oldies and disco' act, to this day!

As he rolled into the 1980's, his true-desire was to play lead guitar… but practical as he is… and in an effort to 'expand his value' as a 'gigging-musician', Michael stepped-out from behind the drum-kit and got himself a bass-guitar and took private lessons… With the "Guitar-God" plans 'on hold', he ultimately found himself playing the bass in an outfit called "Matrix", through the "big-hair" days of the 80’s (Yes, MM… DID have hair!!!).

Eventually, Michael DID find his way over to the six-string guitar… and has never put it down since! In addition to his current guest-"Kootz-ship", he is working on alternate projects with Soul Groove (along-with Kootz bass-man Keith Theall), and the 'Heart to Heart' trio.

A resident of Bloomfield, happily married to Deb and a 'Dad' to Lisa, Mike has been a 'NJ-fixture' in bands and in venues all-around the tri-state area for nearly 30 years.

The Kootz are happy to now "kiss the ring"!!!