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band who released one album, ''Nomadic Sands'' (1985).

History

The band was formed in

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by childhood friends

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(keyboards, backing vocals) and

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(guitar) with Gary Starnes (drums) and Mike Hulsey (keyboards). They later moved to

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joined on keyboards, as did Michael's younger brother

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at the age of 16 in 1981. After many years of trying to get things together, they recorded their debut and sole album ''Nomadic Sands'', released in 1985 on

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, performed by the Sherwoods, Haun, Allison and Starnes. The album was co-produced by

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and

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(both of Toto) and Tom Knox. Although the album failed to chart in the U.S., the first single "Lonely Man" was featured in the movie ''

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'', starring

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and

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. Lodgic opened some dates for

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, but the band came to an end, evolving into World Trade with Billy Sherwood and Allison. While the band's output was limited, its legacy was in future collaborations. As well as World Trade, both Sherwoods and Haun later worked with Yes, all three appearing on '' Union''. Billy Sherwood and Haun later worked together in The Key, The Chris Squire Experiment and

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Personnel

Members

- vocals, keyboards (d. 2019) *

- guitars, vocals * Gary Starnes - drums * Mike Hulsey - keyboards *

- keyboards, vocals *

- vocals, bass guitar

Discography

* ''Nomadic Sands'' (1985)

Notes

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