Head East
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Head East is an American rock band from Illinois. The band was formed by singer John Schlitt, guitarist Danny Piper, keyboardist Roger Boyd, bassist Larry Boyd, and drummer Steve Huston. They met and formed the band while John, Roger, and Larry were studying at the University of Illinois, Steve was at Eastern Illinois University 45 miles away and Danny was not in college. Eventually both Larry and Danny dropped out of the band and were replaced by Mike Somerville (guitar) and Dan Birney (bass).
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Origin | East Central Illinois, U.S. |
Genres | Rock |
Years active | 1969–present |
Labels | A&M, Pyramid Records, Darkheart Records, Allegiance Records |
Members | Roger Boyd Eddy Jones Greg Manahan Mark Murtha Darren Walker |
Past members | John Schlitt Steve Huston Mike Somerville Dan Birney Larry Boyd Tony Gross Dan Odom Mark Boatman Robbie Robinson Kurt Hansen J. Jaye Steele Matt Stewart Tom Bryant Ricky Lynn Gregg Glen Bridger |
The band achieved success in the Midwestern United States during the 1970s, but fell into obscurity in the following decades on both coasts while remaining active in the Midwest and Southern parts of the United States. They are known for their 1975 hit "Never Been Any Reason".