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Head East is an American rock band, originally from East Central Illinois. The band was formed by vocalist 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). The band achieved success in the Midwest during the 1970s, but fell into obscurity in the following decades on both coasts while remaining strong in the Midwest and South. They remain best known for their AOR hit "Never Been Any Reason".

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  • Head East ist eine Hardrock-Band, ursprünglich aus , später Champaign (Illinois). Die Band wurde gegründet vom Sänger John Schlitt, dem Gitarristen Mike Somerville, dem Keyboarder Roger Boyd, dem Bassisten Dan Birney und dem Schlagzeuger Steve Huston, die sich während ihres Studiums an der University of Illinois kennenlernten. Die Gruppe war vor allem im Mittleren Westen der USA während der 1970er Jahre erfolgreich, geriet in den nächsten Jahrzehnten aber in Vergessenheit. Ihr bekanntestes Lied ist If You Knew Me Better aus dem Jahr 1979. (de)
  • Head East is an American rock band, originally from East Central Illinois. The band was formed by vocalist 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). The band achieved success in the Midwest during the 1970s, but fell into obscurity in the following decades on both coasts while remaining strong in the Midwest and South. They remain best known for their AOR hit "Never Been Any Reason". (en)
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  • Darren Walker (en)
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  • A&M, Pyramid Records, Darkheart Records, Allegiance Records (en)
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  • Head East (en)
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  • East Central Illinois, United States (en)
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  • Kurt Hansen (en)
  • Tom Bryant (en)
  • Matt Stewart (en)
  • Robbie Robinson (en)
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  • Tony Gross (en)
  • Dan Birney (en)
  • Dan Odom (en)
  • J. Jaye Steele (en)
  • Mark Boatman (en)
  • Mike Somerville (en)
  • Ricky Lynn Gregg (en)
  • Steve Huston (en)
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  • Head East ist eine Hardrock-Band, ursprünglich aus , später Champaign (Illinois). Die Band wurde gegründet vom Sänger John Schlitt, dem Gitarristen Mike Somerville, dem Keyboarder Roger Boyd, dem Bassisten Dan Birney und dem Schlagzeuger Steve Huston, die sich während ihres Studiums an der University of Illinois kennenlernten. Die Gruppe war vor allem im Mittleren Westen der USA während der 1970er Jahre erfolgreich, geriet in den nächsten Jahrzehnten aber in Vergessenheit. Ihr bekanntestes Lied ist If You Knew Me Better aus dem Jahr 1979. (de)
  • Head East is an American rock band, originally from East Central Illinois. The band was formed by vocalist 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). The band achieved success in the Midwest during the 1970s, but fell into obscurity in the following decades on both coasts while remaining strong in the Midwest and South. They remain best known for their AOR hit "Never Been Any Reason". (en)
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