2 TIMERS [New York] |
I thought this band was from UK, but according to an issue of Trouser Press circa 1980, it seems they were a New York-based outfit (their drummer played with Tuff Darts). |
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20/20 [Los Angeles, California] | |
20/20 was formed in Hollywood in the summer of 1977. In fact, Steve Allen met Ron Flynt in Tulsa, Oklahoma where the basic tracks of their first single were recorded with Ron on bass and fellow Phil Seymour on drums (they also cut the unreleased "We Can Fly" which appeared later in a new version on the LP "SEX TRAP"). A demo tape was submitted to Gary Sperrazza!'s "Crib Death" column in BOMP mag and was choosen as pick of the month in the Nov. 77 issue. Once in L.A., G. Sperrazza introduced Allen & Flynt to Mike Gallo and at the beginning of `79 Chris Silagyi joined the band. | |
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The ACTION [Stow, Ohio] | |
A band from Stow, OH, whose the self produced singles were released on their own Radiogram Records label. Pop-wise they played a tight catchy, controlled brand of Raspberries pop with three singles very much reminiscent of the 'berries-Fresh era. They had easy-going mid-tempos with everything `70s pop-rock could offer at best : clear but sharp guitar sounds, nice intros, breaks, "lala-la" harmonies etc. Very recommended! Brent Warren appeared on the Scott McCarl's CD "Play On..", released in 1997 (he also co-penned a couple of songs). | |
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AD'S [New York] |
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The AGENTS [Lima, Pennsylvania] |
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The AGENTS (2) [Wisconsin] |
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Jo ALLEN & THE SHAPES [USA] |
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AMBULANCE [West Orange, New Jersey] |
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The APPELS [Austin, Texas] |
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ARLIS! [Omaha, Nebraska] |
Arlis! was clearly paying homage to the Raspberries, but he exaggerated his vibrato to the point where it was obviously an overdone attempt to copy Eric Carmen. His songwriting was somewhat not fully achieved, a bit like the rockiest side of second-rate Raspberries ; nevertheless these hard-rockin' pop ditties are worth investigating. |
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ARTISTS! [USA] |
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The ATLANTICS [Boston, Massachusetts] |
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The `B` GIRLS [Canada] |
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The BAD BEATS [Long Island, New York] |
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The BANDABLES [New York] |
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