Distance was a late-1980s rock/funk band led by bassist/producer

Bernard Edwards Bernard Edwards (October 31, 1952 – April 18, 1996) was an American bass player and record producer, known primarily for his work in disco music with guitarist Nile Rodgers, with whom he co-founded Chic. In 2017, Edwards was selected as the ...

, patterned after the

Power Station A power station, also referred to as a power plant and sometimes generating station or generating plant, is an industrial facility for the generation of electric power. Power stations are generally connected to an electrical grid. Many p ...

. The band was composed of former

Chic Chic (; ), meaning "stylish" or "smart", is an element of fashion. It was originally a French word. Pronounced Chick. Etymology '' Chic'' is a French word, established in English since at least the 1870s. Early references in English diction ...

and Power Station members Edwards (bass) and Tony Thompson (drums) with future

Bad Company Bad Company are an English rock supergroup that was formed in 1973 by singer Paul Rodgers, guitarist Mick Ralphs, drummer Simon Kirke and bassist Boz Burrell. Bad Company ''AllMusic'' Peter Grant, who managed the rock band Led Zeppelin, a ...

member Robert Hart on lead vocals, and noted session musicians Eddie Martinez on guitar and

Jeff Bova Jeff Bova (born Jeffrey Bova in 1953) is an American musician. He has been active in the music industry since the mid-1970s, contributing to recordings by significant mainstream artists like Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, Blondie, Eric Clapton, ...

on keyboards. This " supergroup" released only one album, 1989's ''Under the One Sky'' on

Reprise Records Reprise Records is an American record label founded in 1960 by Frank Sinatra. It is owned by Warner Music Group, and operates through Warner Records, one of its flagship labels. Artists currently signed to Reprise Records include Enya, Michael ...

. The album failed to make the chart and produced no hits. Richard Drummie, one half of Go West, has a co-writing credit on the track "Everytime I Stand Up." Distance appeared as the club band in the 1987

Whoopi Goldberg Caryn Elaine Johnson (born November 13, 1955), known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg (), is an American actor, comedian, author, and television personality.Kuchwara, Michael (AP Drama Writer)"Whoopi Goldberg: A One-Woman Character Parade". ' ...

movie, ''

Burglar Burglary, also called breaking and entering and sometimes housebreaking, is the act of entering a building or other areas without permission, with the intention of committing a criminal offence. Usually that offence is theft, robbery or murd ...

''. Bernard Edwards was the film's Music Producer, and was credited for the songs that appeared within.Discogs.com, Burglar soundtrack entry, Under One Sky entry, Bernard Edwards entry

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Under the One Sky'' (1989)

Soundtrack appearances

* "Bernie's Groove", "New Way of Living", "News at 11" (from ''

'') (1987)

Film appearances

* Appeared as the club band in the Whoopi Goldberg movie, ''

'' (1987)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Distance (Band) Rock music supergroups American rock music groups Musical groups established in 1987