Faith Band is an American

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. Between 1973 and 1979 the group released 5 albums that were distributed throughout the United States. The group gained popularity in their hometown in 1978 with the song '' Dancin' Shoes''. Later that year

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recorded a version of the song which became a Top 20 hit. Lead singer Carl Storie and bassist Mark Cawley formed the duo Blinding Tears in 1985, and released a self titled album on

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in 1986. Carl Storie released a solo album in 199
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's band where he played keyboards until his untimely death on November 14, 1992, at age 45. The liner notes in the album "Human Wheels" includes a dedication to him by Mellencamp. Johnny's keyboard expertise on an amped-up Hammond B3 organ connected to an over-driven Leslie (rotary-doppler effect) speaker box was awe-inspiring. Dave Barnes went on to work with his brother, Terry Barnes, for Ticketmaster in the mid-1980s and helped to make it one of the largest ticket sales and distribution companies in the world.

Members

* Carl Storie (lead vocals, harmonica) * David Bennett (electric six-string guitar) * John Cascella (keyboards, saxophone, vocals; died 1992) * Mark Cawley (bass guitar) * Dave Barnes (drums)

Discography

* ''Faith'' (1973) Brown Bag Records/

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* ''Excuse Me, I Just Cut an Album'' (1977) Village Records - VR-7703 * ''Rock'n Romance'' (1978) Village Records - VR 7805 - distributed by

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* ''Face to Face'' (1979) Village Records/ Mercury SRM 1-3770 * ''Vital Signs'' (1979) Village Records/ Mercury SRM 1-3807 * ''Faith Band Legacy'' (internet only release 2010)

Singles

* " Dancin' Shoes" (1978) #54

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* "You're My Weakness" (1979) #76 Billboard Hot 100

Formerly Known As

* Formerly known as "The Chosen Few" Band - Included bass player and backup vocalist "Jack Hamilton" - www.garagehangover.com - Album Title: "The Chosen Few" - RCA Records LSP-4242 - 1969 * Formerly Known as The "Limousine" Band - Album Title: "Limousine" - GSF Records - GFS-S-1002 - 1972

References

{{Authority control Musical groups from Indianapolis Musical groups established in 1973 Rock music groups from Indiana