Single Bullet Theory (new wave band)
Single Bullet Theory | |
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Also known as | X-Breed |
Origin | Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Genres | New wave |
Years active | 1976 | –1982
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Single Bullet Theory was an American new wave band from Richmond, Virginia.
History
The band was founded in 1976 under the name X-Breed;CBS Records subsidiary Nemperor and released a full-length album. The single "Keep It Tight" appeared on MTV and reached No. 78 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3] A second single, "Hang On to Your Heart" was test marketed in the United States Virgin Islands and reached No. 1 but CBS pulled all promotion on the band; the single was never released and the group disbanded shortly after.[2][4]
Members
- Michael Maurice Garrett - vocals, saxophone, guitar
- Frank Daniel - guitar, bass
- Dennis Madigan - drums
- Gary Alan Holmes - guitar
- Michael Muller - bass - vocals
- Barry Fitzgerald - keyboards
- Davey Wynn - bass
- Mudd Herman - guitar
- Keith MacPhee - bass
- Mark Lewis - guitar
Band members changed over the years; the final line-up included Garrett/Madigan/Holmes/Muller and Fitzgerald.
Discography
- Single Bullet Theory EP (Self-released, 1977)
- Single Bullet Theory LP (Nemperor, 1982)
- SBT: 1977-1980 Download Compilation (Free Music Archive, 2010)
- Complete Discography Single Bullet Theory Discography
References
- ^ Single Bullet Theory: 1970's DIY power-pop vs. the 80's new wave music industry. Free Music Archive.
- ^ a b Single Bullet Theory at AllMusic
- ^ Joel Whitburn, Top Pop Singles 1955-2008. Record Research, 2009.
- ^ Single Bullet Theory-The Trajectory. ThroTTle magazine (Richmond, Virginia).