Guy Senese, who played the first year as the guitar/banjoist, is a charter member of the Memphis Nighthawks. After leaving the band he moved to Alaska, where he taught himself cornet. He now lives in Phoenix, Arizona, and plays a cornet left to him by Ed "Doc" Kittrell, who was an  inspiration to the Memphis Nighthawks.
Guy Senese, who initially played guitar/banjo for the Memphis Nighthawks, is a founding member of the group. After leaving, he relocated to Alaska, where he taught himself cornet and now plays one that was left to him by Ed "Doc" Kittrell, an influence on the band's development.