Stress was an American
pop rock
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band formed in
San Diego
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, California, in 1983.
Biography
Stress was founded in 1983 by bassist Josquin des Pres and vocalist/guitarist Mike Thomas. They added guitarist Tim Nicholson and went through a number of drummers; most notably Jeff Gabaldon and Leroy Vega (formerly of
Assassin
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). When Nicholson left in early 1985, he was replaced with guitarist
Jimmy Crespo
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, who had previously played with
Aerosmith
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.
Stress performed primarily in
San Diego
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and
Los Angeles
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performing at clubs such as Madame Wong's, FM Station, The Troubadour, and The Roxy.
Stress Disbanded in late 1987 when Josquin Des Pres began a career as a record producer and Mike Thomas started a solo career. His first solo effort "Circular Motion" recorded in France in 1988 was produced by Josquin Des Pres.
Former members
* Mike Thomas - vocals, guitar
* Tim Nicholson - guitar
*
Josquin Des Pres - bass guitar
* Jeff Gabaldon - drums
* Leroy Vega - drums
*
Jimmy Crespo
Jimmy Crespo (born July 5, 1954) is an American guitarist. He was the lead guitarist for Aerosmith from 1979 until 1984. He co-wrote " Rock in a Hard Place" with Steven Tyler, and has performed or recorded with Rod Stewart, Billy Squier, Meat Loa ...
- guitar
Discography
Studio albums
*''
Killing Me Night & Day'' (1984) Burnett Records
*''
Killing Me Night & Day'' (reissue with bonus tracks) (2001) Deep Shag Records
Singles
*''Killing Me Night & Day''/''It's Too Bad'' (1984) Burnett Records
*''Search For The Fool''/''You're So Critical'' (1985) N.E.W. Records
External links
Stress pageat
Deep Shag Records
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Straita Head Sound- webpage honoring the 80's rock scene in San Diego
Rock music groups from California
Musical groups from San Diego
American pop rock music groups
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