Along with Cy & Bruce, Solarz was a former member of Sweet Leaf & H.C. Hooker. They were the opening act for artists such as Rush, Peter Frampton, Bob Seger, Uriah Heep, Gary Wright & Sha Na Na, playing in venues like Blossom Music Center & the Toledo Sports Arena. Solarz was also lead singer & writer of Sweet Leaf’s single released through Belkin Brothers Productions. Currently performing with several area bands, Solarz balances his live performances with his work as a session vocalist and musician. He is currently in the studio working on his original material.