Missouri (band)
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Missouri were a rock band from Kansas City, Missouri who are known primarily for the song "Movin' On".
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[edit] Releases
Missouri - Led by Ron West, the band's self-titled first album was released in 1977 on a label called Panama Records. Even though Panama was an independent label, the band garnered substantial airplay on American FM AOR radio stations, specifically with the track "Movin On".
Welcome To Missouri - A second album, "Welcome To Missouri", was released on the larger and international Polydor label in 1979. A remixed or re-record version of song "Movin' On" was included, though without the intro that had preceded it on the first album.
[edit] History
During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Ron West had been in a well-remembered Kansas City band with his two brothers Gary and Steve. The band was called The Chesmann and was heavily inspired by British invasion groups, playing covers live, and recording original studio material.
[edit] Trivia
Later Ron's Brother Gary West was also member of the band Shooting Star, who scored several modest AOR "hits" in the late 1970 and early 1980s.
Missouri's first gig was opening for Firefall in Emporia, Kansas
