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band from

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. Members included lead vocalist Johnny Edwards, guitarist Allan Phelps, and bassist Kevin Downs. The band went through several drummers. Drummer Bob Koestel played on the band's first album, ''Loud and Clear''. Drummer

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into his band Montrose. They played on the Montrose album ''

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until 2016 when he was replaced by

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. Tony Bowles plays in the

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band.

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Loud and Clear'' (1984) * ''Sign of Victory'' (1985)

References

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