Faith Band
Encyclopedia
Faith Band is an American rock
band from Indianapolis
, Indiana
.
From 1973 to 1979, they released 5 albums: Faith in 1973, Excuse Me, I Just Cut an Album in 1977, Rock'n Romance in 1978, and Face to Face and Vital Signs in 1979.[ 1]
They gained popularity in the Indianapolis area in 1978 with Rock'n Romance, which contained the song "Dancin' Shoes", of which Nigel Olsson
's cover of the song would become a Top 20 hit that year.
Their lead singer Carl Storie and bassist Mark Cawley formed the duo "Blinding Tears" in 1985, and released one album:
Blinding Tears on Riva Records
in 1986. Carl Storie released one solo album, Carl Storie in 1999.2 Dave Bennett released one solo album, Out of the Bleu in 2004.
Johnny Cascella moved on to the John Cougar Mellencamp band where he played keyboards until his untimely death in 1992. The liner notes in the album "Human Wheels" includes a dedication to him by John Mellencamp
. Johnny's keyboard expertice on an amped-up Hammond B3 organ connected to an over-driven Leslie (rotary-doppler effect) speaker box was awe-inspiring.
Dave Barnes went on to work with his brother, Terry Barnes, for Ticketmaster in the mid-1980s and helped to make it one of the largest ticket sales and distribution companyies in the world.
Rock music
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band from Indianapolis
Indianapolis
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, Indiana
Indiana
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From 1973 to 1979, they released 5 albums: Faith in 1973, Excuse Me, I Just Cut an Album in 1977, Rock'n Romance in 1978, and Face to Face and Vital Signs in 1979.[ 1]
They gained popularity in the Indianapolis area in 1978 with Rock'n Romance, which contained the song "Dancin' Shoes", of which Nigel Olsson
Nigel Olsson
Nigel Olsson is an English rock drummer, who is best known for his work with Elton John. Olsson helped establish the Elton John sound as one of the first members of John's band, on drums, percussion and backing vocals. When not working with Elton, Olsson has taken up the role of a session musician...
's cover of the song would become a Top 20 hit that year.
Their lead singer Carl Storie and bassist Mark Cawley formed the duo "Blinding Tears" in 1985, and released one album:
Blinding Tears on Riva Records
Riva Records
Riva Records was a record label founded the UK in 1975 by Billy Gaff, manager of Rod Stewart.Rod Stewart signed to the label in the UK, but stayed with Warner Bros. Records in the US. Another well known artist on the label was John Cougar Mellencamp, distributed by PolyGram in the US, and WEA in...
in 1986. Carl Storie released one solo album, Carl Storie in 1999.2 Dave Bennett released one solo album, Out of the Bleu in 2004.
Johnny Cascella moved on to the John Cougar Mellencamp band where he played keyboards until his untimely death in 1992. The liner notes in the album "Human Wheels" includes a dedication to him by John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp, previously known by the stage names Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, and John Cougar Mellencamp, is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, painter and occasional actor known for his catchy, populist brand of heartland rock that eschews synthesizers and other artificial sounds...
. Johnny's keyboard expertice on an amped-up Hammond B3 organ connected to an over-driven Leslie (rotary-doppler effect) speaker box was awe-inspiring.
Dave Barnes went on to work with his brother, Terry Barnes, for Ticketmaster in the mid-1980s and helped to make it one of the largest ticket sales and distribution companyies in the world.
- Carl Storie (lead vocals, harmonica)
- David Bennett (electric six-string guitar)
- John Cascella (keyboards, saxophone, vocals)
- Mark Cawley (bass guitar)
- Dave Barnes (drums)
Discography
- Faith (1973) Brown Bag Records/United Artist Records - Track list: Sometimes Sometimes, Freedom, Answer To The Master, Lookin For A Friend, Such A Lady Such A Lover, Dreamy Eyed Lady, We're All Headed In The Same Way, The Last Song
- Excuse Me, I Just Cut an Album (1977) Village Records - VR-7703 - Track List: Keep On Lovin', Spotlight, On Fire, Power Play, Searchin', Brave World, (I Think I Wanna) Possess You, (Baby I Know) The Heat Is On, Out To Play
- Rock'n Romance (1978) Village - VR 7805/PhonogramPhonogram RecordsPhonogram Records was started in 1962 as a joint venture between Philips Records and Deutsche Grammophon. In 1972, Phonogram was merged with Polydor Records into PolyGram....
- Track List: on a neon night, i'm a fool for you, dancin' shoes, it's so easy, desire', smile and a tear, down the line, moon and i, blind endless love - Face to Face (1979) Village/PhonogramPhonogram RecordsPhonogram Records was started in 1962 as a joint venture between Philips Records and Deutsche Grammophon. In 1972, Phonogram was merged with Polydor Records into PolyGram....
Mercury SRM 1-3770 - Track List: Touchy Situation, You're My Weakness, Big City Lights, Hopeless Romantic, Diamond In The Rough, Leave This Love, Fool's Love, Long Distance Runner, Forever - Vital Signs (1979) Village/PhonogramPhonogram RecordsPhonogram Records was started in 1962 as a joint venture between Philips Records and Deutsche Grammophon. In 1972, Phonogram was merged with Polydor Records into PolyGram....
Mercury SRM 1-3807 - Track List: Yesterdays' News, Easier Said Than Done, Somewhere In The Night, Everything But A Heartbeat, Paradise, Dark Side Of L.A., Only A Joker, Rosalie, Is It For Real? - Faith Band Legacy (On-Line Release Dec. 2010) Track list: You Should Be With Me - Sometimes Sometimes (Live @ The Patio 1975) - Sneakin' Suspicion - Outside Woman Blues - Hold On - Live Wire - How Long Will It Take - Keep On (Extended Re-mix) - I've Got The Goods On You - Fools Love - Searchin' - Ridin' High - Brave Brave World - Stay With Me - Run Around - Nothing's Gonna Change My Mind - Rosalie - Just On The Outside - You Can't Walk That Line Forever
- Faith Band Legacy videos currently available on YouTube include: Possess You, Such A Lady, Statesboro (Blues), Dancin' Shoes, and more
Formerly Known As
- Formerly known as "The Chosen Few" Band - Included Bass player and backup vocalist "Jack Hamilton" - www.garagehangover.com - Album Title: "The Chosen Few" - RCA Records LSP-4242 - 1969 - Track list: Talk with Me, You Make Me So Very Happy, Maybe the Rain Will Fall, Sea of Tranquility, Spend One Night, Beginnings, Safrowillie, I'll Never Change You, Deeper In, I Will Miss You
- Formerly Known as The "Limousine" Band - Album Title: "Limousine" - GSF Records - GFS-S-1002 - 1972 - Track List: A Song For Monique, Sometimes, Bitin' Grace, Such A Lady-Such A Lover, Barriers, Sidewalk Siren, Raise Your Voice, Lighthouse