Rain Parade

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The Rain Parade were a band active in the Paisley Underground scene in Los Angeles in the 1980s. The band was founded by college roommates Matt Piucci (guitar, vocals) and David Roback (guitar, vocals). David's brother Steven Roback (bass, vocals) joined the band shortly thereafter. David and Steven had been in a band called The Unconscious with neighbor Susanna Hoffs (who went on to lead the most famous of the Paisley Underground bands, The Bangles.) The band soon added Will Glenn (keyboards and violin) and later Eddie Kalwa (drums).

Rain Parade had been originally called the Sidewalks, and self-released their debut single, "What She's Done to Your Mind". This led to a deal with local independent rock label Enigma Records, and the album Emergency Third Rail Power Trip.

The band continued to record after the departure of David Roback as a four piece, releasing the EP, Explosions in the Glass Palace. The band then added John Thoman (guitar, vocals) A live album (Beyond The Sunset) was recorded in Japan, and eventually a third record (Crashing Dream) came out on Island Records. This album was supported by a European tour, underwritten by Island records, and garnered good support in smaller club venues. The band was managed by John Lee, the owner of Malibu Management.