Vector was an American

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band formed in

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, in the early 1980s by Jimmy Abegg and Steve Griffith. The band had several drummers over the years, including Aaron Smith and

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, both of whom also played drums for

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. Although the lyrics of Vector's music did not always contain the overt lyrics of

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with which the band was sometimes associated, Vector's albums were released under Christian labels, and were an example of

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. After a lengthy hiatus, Vector released a new album, ''Vital'', in August 2021.

Discography

Albums

* ''Mannequin Virtue'' (1983) * ''Please Stand By'' (1985) * ''Simple Experience'' (1989) * ''Temptation'' (1995) * ''Vital'' (2021)

Compilations

* ''Mannequin Virtue / Please Stand By'' (album) (1990) This Gaga Records CD contains Vector's first two albums: ''Mannequin Virtue'' and ''Please Stand By''. * ''Time Flies'' (album) (1995) This Liquid Disc Records two-disc box set contains all of Vector's first three albums: ''Mannequin Virtue'', ''Please Stand By'' and ''Simple Experience'', with five previously unavailable bonus tracks

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Vector American new wave musical groups Christian rock groups from California Musical groups established in 1983 Musical groups from Sacramento, California 1983 establishments in California