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One of the Sacramento, CA area's most successful musical products, the hard rock band was formerly known as City Kidd (1984-1986). They are famous enough to be on Wikipedia.
Originally active 1984 to 1996, they reformed in 2000.
Members
- Jeff Keith: Vocals
- Frank Hannon: Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals
- Brian Wheat: Bass, Piano, Backing Vocals
- Troy Luccketta: Drums
- Dave Rude: Guitar, Backing Vocals (2006-present)
- Tommy Skeoch: Guitar, Backing Vocals (1984-1996; 2000-2005)
See also sideprojects: Frank Hannon Band, Moon Dog Mane, Bar 7 and Soul Motor.
Former City Kidd Members
Colleen Lloy and Brook Bright formed City Kidd in early 1981 after the launch of the "KZAP Hometown II" album where Lloy's had a solo song on the album. Manager Steve Clausman brought in Frank Hannon and Brian Wheat after their band, Earthshaker, played at his club, Gopher's Gulch. He then held auditions for a vocalist and found Jeff Keith. Keith and Colleen Lloy were the lead singers of this band during this time.
- Joey Murrieta: Guitarist (1981)
- Curtis Chapman: Guitarist (1981–1982)
- Brook Bright: Guitar, Backing Vocals. Formed band as City Kidd (1981–1983).
- Colleen Lloy: Lead Vocals, Guitar (1981-1983)
- Bobby Contreras: Drums (1981-1983)
- Jeff Harper: Lead Vocals (1981)
