The members of Classified are Sam Friedland (drums), Greg Dikopf (keyboard/vocals) and Zach Keeshin (guitar).

They are all in the seventh grade at Shepard Middle School in Deerfield. The boys became best friends while attending Kipling Elementary School and formed the band when they were in fifth grade. They have performed at Shepard Middle School for the Dance Marathon and Talent Show as well as at Starland and Barnes and Noble in Deerfield.

The band’s favorite recording artists include Maroon 5, John Mayer, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. They play a number of cover songs as well as write their own music.

Alexander Glantz, like his band mates, is a 7th grader at Shepard Middle School (where he is unofficially ranked 3rd in his class at Guitar Hero). He has been playing a real guitar for over four years. He loves writing music and playing in the band with his best buddies. When not jamming with Classified, he loves to play all sports, especially basketball, baseball and golf.

Sam Friedland has been playing the drums for over five years. He enjoys performing in front of live audiences as well as just jamming in the basement with the guys in the band. Sam plays travel soccer and really likes to hang out with his friends.

Greg Dikopf has been classically trained in piano since the age of four. He still plays classical and jazz music in addition to playing keyboard with Classified. Additionally, he plays travel basketball, travel soccer and tennis. He enjoys all sports and mostly loves to have a good time with his friends.

Zach Keeshin has been playing the guitar for about three years and loves it. He is proud to be a part of Classified and loves jamming with his friends in the band. When Zach is not jamming, you can find him playing basketball, tennis, baseball or hanging out with his friends.