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as its lead singer from 1988–1990. The band was a popular live band in Southern California, but never released a record on a label.

History

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lead singer

was the vocalist. After Vedder joined Bad Radio, the band moved on to a more alternative rock sound influenced by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. During his time with the band he premiered the song " Better Man", which would later be recorded with Pearl Jam. In 1989, the band released a 4-song demo

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which has been dubbed the ''Tower Records Demo''Tower Records Demo original j-card
due to it being sold locally in San Diego Tower Records stores for about a year. Later that year the band released another demo tape titled ''What the Funk''. The demo tape was funded after winning a battle of the bands contest held by San Diego radio station 91X. The demo tape included recordings of songs titled, "I'm Alive", "Homeless", "What the Funk", and "Believe You Me". Vedder's last show with the band was February 11, 1990. After Vedder left, original band vocalist Keith Wood replaced him, and the band relocated to

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, where the band was joined by a new drummer,

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Band members

* Dave George – guitar (1986–1990) * Joey Ponchetti –

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s (1986–1990) * Dave Silva –

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(1986–1990) * Keith Wood –

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s (1986–1988, 1990) * Petey Bates - Keyboards (1986-1988) *

– vocals (1988–1990) *

– drums (1990)

Discography

* ''Tower Records Demo'' (1989) * ''What the Funk Demo'' (1989)

Notes and references

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bad Radio Alternative rock groups from California Musical groups disestablished in 1990 Musical groups established in 1986 Musical groups from San Diego Musical quartets 1986 establishments in California

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See also

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