Brainchild was a

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-based supergroup formed in 1969. Original members consisted of vocalist

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, guitarist Larry Paxton, bassist Bill Bodine, drummer John Grazier, and keyboardists Ronny Lee and Danny Marshall. Later members were vocalist/drummer Dave Freeland, and vocalist "Odie" Crook. They disbanded at the end of 1972. Keyboardist Ronny Lee would later join another group from Youngstown called

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, who would become the opening act for

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. Vocalist Joe Pizzulo went on to achieve massive success in the early/mid-1980s as a member of

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' band, providing lead vocals on the smash hits " Never Gonna Let You Go" and "Alibis," among others. Nearly 30 years after their break up Brainchild members reunited in 2002 for a series of charity concerts.Brainchild Websit
Brainchild - Band History

References

External links

Brainchild reunion website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brainchild (Ohio based supergroup) Musical groups from Ohio American progressive rock groups