COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, October 27, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dennis M. Bradley has been recognized for achievement in both music and military service.

Mr. Bradley's recent professional journey is defined by his dual roles as a lead guitarist for the Voodoo Mountain Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Cover Band and the Mimic Classic Rock Cover Band, both of which are registered LLCs.

Serving as the lead guitarist and manager for the Mimic Classic Rock Cover Band since 2022, Mr. Bradley co-founded the band after recognizing a shared musical vision with the lead singer during their time in another group. Mimic specializes in classic rock covers from the 1960s through the 1990s, with a particular focus on the 1970s and 1980s. The band performs at local venues, festivals, summer concert series and charity events, maintaining a busy schedule throughout the year. Mr. Bradley's leadership and musicianship have been instrumental in establishing Mimic's presence within the local music community.

Mr. Bradley has also contributed to Voodoo Mountain, a group known for performing hard rock hits spanning from the 1960s to contemporary music, since 2025. The band focuses on cover songs and is building its reputation in the competitive Colorado Springs and Denver music scenes. Mr. Bradley joined Voodoo Mountain after being recommended by a fellow musician, and he quickly became an integral part of the ensemble, participating in regular performances and helping the band gain popularity.

Before his recent musical endeavors, Mr. Bradley worked as an adjunct faculty member for Davis Defense Group Inc. from 2021 to 2024, where he taught online professional military education for Marine Corps University. In addition, he served as the executive assistant at Joint Task Force Space Defense with Tenica Global Solutions from 2021 to 2022, supporting operations within the intelligence community.

Mr. Bradley's distinguished military career began in 1990 when he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps immediately following high school graduation. His early years included service as a Marine musician from 1991 to 1995 before transitioning to various leadership roles over three decades of service. Mr. Bradley advanced through positions such as drill instructor, section chief, platoon sergeant, battery gunnery sergeant and first sergeant with several different units.

From 2011 to 2013, Mr. Bradley was a squadron sergeant major for Marine Attack Squadron 231, followed by service as a station sergeant major at Recruiting Station Charleston, WV from 2013 to 2015. He then became regimental sergeant major for the Tenth Marine Regiment until 2017 and command senior enlisted leader at Joint Task Force Guantanamo from 2017 to 2018.

Mr. Bradley's most notable achievement came during his final military assignment as division sergeant major of the Third Marine Division from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, he served as a principal enlisted advisor to a two-star general. Mr. Bradley helped lead more than 10,000 Marines and sailors across the Indo-Pacific region, an honor held by less than one percent of military personnel.

Mr. Bradley earned an Associate of Arts, with honors, from American Military University in 2012. He later completed the Keystone Course at National Defense University in Washington, D.C., in 2017 before obtaining a Bachelor of Science in national security strategy with a concentration in intelligence and security analysis, cum laude, from Excelsior University in Albany, New York, in 2019.

Civically involved, Mr. Bradley has held membership in organizations such as Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Marine Corps League, reflecting his ongoing commitment to supporting fellow veterans and service members. He also holds third-degree membership with Knights of Columbus Council 13220.

Throughout his career, Mr. Bradley has been recognized for his expertise in music with a Louis Armstrong Jazz Award and features in Guitar World Magazine. For his time in the military, he was also decorated with numerous accolades, including a Combat Action Ribbon, multiple Meritorious Service Medals and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, a Legion of Merit awarded by the President of the U.S., a Defense Superior Service Medal presented by the Secretary of Defense, and, among others, a Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Writing Award.

Mentorship has played a significant role in shaping Mr. Bradley's development as both a military serviceman and musician. During his military service, he benefited from mentors who provided valuable lessons in leadership and personal integrity. Meanwhile, early guidance from accomplished guitar instructors and encouragement from his high school band director fostered his passion for music and performance. Additionally, Mr. Bradley gained inspiration from his father, who served for over 31 years in the U.S. Navy and Air Force.

Mr. Bradley is presently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in guitar performance through Berklee College of Music in Boston, a long-held aspiration since high school that reflects his dedication to lifelong learning and artistic growth. He is committed to earning his second bachelor's degree while aspiring to pursue further studies at the master's level in classical guitar performance. Maintaining health and continuing live music performances also remain central goals as Mr. Bradley advances both personally and professionally within Colorado Springs' vibrant music scene.

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