Third Power was an American

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band from

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, who released one

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in 1970. The group was formed in 1969, and became a prominent local club band before signing to

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.Third Power
at

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Drew Abbott and

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Jem Targal shared singing duties. They released an album, ''Believe'', on the label in 1970. The album made modest sales but the group disbanded in 1971. Abbott later went on to work with

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, and Targal briefly led his own solo career. Seger lived next door to Targal in

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and met Abbott there.

Discography

*''Believe'' (

, 1970) U.S. #194Charts

Members

Drew Abbott Drew Abbott (born January 13, 1947)Feenotes:Abbott, Drew'. URL last accessed 2012-10-29. is an American guitarist, who is best known for playing in Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band, and appears on Bob Seger's '' Seven'' (1974), '' Beautiful Loser'' ...

- guitars, backing and lead vocals * Jem Targal - bass, lead vocals *Jim Craig - drums

References

External links

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