Imperial Drag was an American

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band active from 1994 to 1997. The group, formed after the breakup of

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, released one album and scored one hit single in the U.S. before disbanding.

History

Imperial Drag formed in 1994 after keyboardist Roger Joseph Manning Jr.'s previous group,

, broke up. Joining with Jellyfish live band member Eric Dover, bassist Joseph Karnes, and drummer Eric Skodis, the group released a self-titled effort in 1996 on The Work Group. Imperial Dragat

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They charted a hit on the U.S.

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Modern Rock chart with the single "Boy or a Girl", which peaked at #30 that year. The group's

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-influenced image, however, failed to win fans over in the wake of the

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era. The group's album received poor reviewsReview of ''Imperial Drag''. ''

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'' #740, August 8, 1996. and did not sell well, and they disbanded in 1997. Manning moved on to a solo career in the 2000s.

Members

* Eric Dover – vocals, guitar * Roger Joseph Manning Jr. – keyboards, vocals * Joseph Karnes – bass *Eric Skodis – drums

Discography

*'' Imperial Drag'' ( The Work Group, 1996) *"Boy or a Girl" (single) (

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, 1996) #30

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, #54 UK *''

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'' (2005)

References

External links

Imperial Drag website
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