Whiteface (band)
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Whiteface was an Atlanta-based pop-rock-funk band formed in the late `70's. Its members were technically-proficient and each was a lead vocalist, giving the band an incredible vocal harmony sound. Their music style varied wildly from funk & R&B to pop & rock, as their individual talents were so strong that they couldn't be pigeonholed into one defined channel.
After this album failed to sell, Kyle Henderson left the band to join The Producers, a new wave, post-punk, power-pop band from Atlanta which had 2 major-label releases, several [MTV] videos, enjoyed quite a bit of regional success into the `90's and some national success for a brief period in the early `80's.
joined as the new bassist and the group recorded a new album called "Change of Face" in 1981. Their producer, Phil Benton, had worked with singer/songwriter Paul Davis and enlisted the band to back him on his 1981 hit singles "Cool Night" and "`65 Love Affair". Being talented musicians, the various members went on to perform as sidemen for some prominent acts in the `80's, including Ted Nugent
, Pat Travers
, Yngwie Malmsteen, Blackfoot, legendary British bluesman John Mayall
. Doug Bare later formed a band called Bareback and toured the Southeast as a club favorite for many years.
Members
The core members for their album on Mercury Records featured keyboardist Doug Bare, bassist Kyle Henderson, guitarist Steve Hardwick, and drummer Benny Rappa.Formation
Whiteface recorded their debut album on Mercury Records. It failed to garner support, promotion and publicity from Mercury and the album slipped into obscurity.After this album failed to sell, Kyle Henderson left the band to join The Producers, a new wave, post-punk, power-pop band from Atlanta which had 2 major-label releases, several [MTV] videos, enjoyed quite a bit of regional success into the `90's and some national success for a brief period in the early `80's.
Personnel Change
Barry DunawayBarry Dunaway
Barry Dunaway is an American rock bass guitarist who has previously played with Whiteface , Pat Travers, Yngwie Malmsteen, Saraya and Survivor .- References :...
joined as the new bassist and the group recorded a new album called "Change of Face" in 1981. Their producer, Phil Benton, had worked with singer/songwriter Paul Davis and enlisted the band to back him on his 1981 hit singles "Cool Night" and "`65 Love Affair". Being talented musicians, the various members went on to perform as sidemen for some prominent acts in the `80's, including Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent
Theodore Anthony "Ted" Nugent is an American guitarist, musician, singer, author, reserve police officer, and activist. From Detroit, Michigan, he originally gained fame as the lead guitarist of The Amboy Dukes, before embarking on a lengthy solo career...
, Pat Travers
Pat Travers
Patrick Henry "Pat" Travers is a Canadian rock guitarist, keyboardist and singer who began his recording career with Polydor Records in the mid-1970s...
, Yngwie Malmsteen, Blackfoot, legendary British bluesman John Mayall
John Mayall
John Mayall, OBE is an English blues singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, whose musical career spans over fifty years...
. Doug Bare later formed a band called Bareback and toured the Southeast as a club favorite for many years.