Starbuck (band)
| Starbuck | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, Pop rock, Progressive rock |
| Years active | 1974–1980 |
| Labels |
Private Stock Records United Artists AVI |
| Past members |
Bruce Blackman David Snavely Bo Wagner Johnny Walker Elgin Wells Sloan Hayes David Shaver Jimmy Cobb Tommy Strain Ron Norris Kenny Crysler Darryl Kutz Bob Gauthier John Fristoe |
Starbuck was a rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1974 by keyboardist/vocalist/record producer Bruce Blackman and marimba player Bo Wagner. Both Blackman and Wagner, along with guitarist Johnny Walker, had previous success with Mississippi-based "sunshine pop" group Eternity's Children, scoring a Billboard Hot 100 hit with "Mrs. Bluebird" in the summer of 1968.
Starbuck's debut single, "Moonlight Feels Right", reached the #3 position on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts in 1976. Although the band never re-created the success of their debut, several of their songs did chart in the Billboard Top 100 and their 1977 release "Everybody Be Dancin'" reached #38.
From 1976 to 1980, the band toured with popular groups of the era including ELO, KC & the Sunshine Band, Hall & Oates and Boston. TV appearances included The Midnight Special, American Bandstand, The Merv Griffin Show, Dinah!, The Mike Douglas Show and Solid Gold.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | US Top 200 |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Moonlight Feels Right | 78 |
| 1977 | Rock & Roll Rocket | 182 |
| 1978 | Searching for a Thrill | — |
Singles
| Year | Song | US | US AC | AU | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | "Moonlight Feels Right" | 3 | 2 | 25 | Moonlight Feels Right |
| "I Got to Know" | 43 | 11 | — | ||
| "Lucky Man" | 73 | 42 | — | ||
| 1977 | "Everybody Be Dancin'" | 38 | 41 | — | Rock & Roll Rocket |
| 1978 | "Searching for a Thrill" | 58 | — | — | Searching for a Thrill |
External links
- Moonlight Feels Right (Bruce Blackman's official Starbuck site)