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band.

History

Dakoda Motor Co. formed in the early 1990s; by Peter King, a professional surfer and host of the

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show ''

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''.John Bush, Dakoda Motor Co.at

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They signed with

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in 1993 and released two albums before moving to

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in 1996.

Members

* Davia Vallesillo – vocals * Peter King – vocals, guitar * Elliot Chenault – guitar * Derik Toy – bass guitar * Chuck Cummings – drums * Melissa Brewer – vocals (1995-1997) * Dave Koval – guitar (1991-1993)

Discography

* ''Into the Son'' (

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, 1993) U.S. Christian No. 25

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Allmusic * ''Welcome Race Fans'' (Myrrh, 1994) U.S. Christian No. 14 * ''Railroad'' (

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, 1996)

References

External links

* {{Authority control Alternative rock groups from California Christian rock groups from California Musical groups established in 1991 Myrrh Records artists 1991 establishments in California