A true original. Songwriter of the first order. As Champ often says, "the man has style." One of the most compelling and unique vocal styles on the planet. Runkle's soul-textured voice blends like wild honey, enriching the Contender harmonies. His hip guitar / basscicle lines and re-arrangement twists are part of the Contender magic. This Contender blender is the real Coca-Cola.