Artist history 99AD formed when members of the bands Mystic Nation, and Lucid joied forces to create 99AD. Jamal Pettiford - Vocalist Jay was born and bred right here in NC. Ron Russo is originally from NY. (NEW YORK CITY??)Andy Edwards comes down from VA, and DC where he played in some awesome bands. Drummer Tom was born in Cleveland (home of the R&R Hall of Fame)and was raised in Toledo. The former (Jay&Ron) played with Mystic Nation briefly before getting with Tom&Andy who were in various local bands. The group has been together since April of 2000.