Faith Band is an American

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band from

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. Between 1973 and 1979 the group released 5 albums that were distributed throughout the United States. The group gained popularity in their hometown in 1978 with the song '' Dancin' Shoes''. Later that year

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recorded a version of the song which became a Top 20 hit. Lead singer Carl Storie and bassist Mark Cawley formed the duo Blinding Tears in 1985, and released a self titled album on

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in 1986. Carl Storie released a solo album in 199
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Dave Bennett released a solo album ''Out of the Bleu'' in 2004. John Cascella (born on April 29, 1947) moved on to

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's band where he played keyboards until his untimely death on November 14, 1992, at age 45. The liner notes in the album "Human Wheels" includes a dedication to him by Mellencamp. Johnny's keyboard expertise on an amped-up Hammond B3 organ connected to an over-driven Leslie (rotary-doppler effect) speaker box was awe-inspiring. Dave Barnes went on to work with his brother, Terry Barnes, for Ticketmaster in the mid-1980s and helped to make it one of the largest ticket sales and distribution companies in the world. The Faith Band is currently recording an album at DaddyReal studios in Indianapolis. It is set to be released sometime in 2013.

Members

* Carl Storie (lead vocals, harmonica) * David Bennett (electric six-string guitar) * John Cascella (keyboards, saxophone, vocals; died 1992) * Mark Cawley (bass guitar) * Dave Barnes (drums)

Discography

* ''Faith'' (1973) Brown Bag Records/

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* ''Excuse Me, I Just Cut an Album'' (1977) Village Records - VR-7703 * ''Rock'n Romance'' (1978) Village Records - VR 7805 - distributed by

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* ''Face to Face'' (1979) Village Records/

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SRM 1-3770 * ''Vital Signs'' (1979) Village Records/

SRM 1-3807 * ''Faith Band Legacy'' (internet only release 2010)

Singles

* " Dancin' Shoes" (1978) #54

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* "You're My Weakness" (1979) #79 Billboard Hot 100

Formerly Known As

* Formerly known as "The Chosen Few" Band - Included bass player and backup vocalist "Jack Hamilton" - www.garagehangover.com - Album Title: "The Chosen Few" - RCA Records LSP-4242 - 1969 * Formerly Known as The "Limousine" Band - Album Title: "Limousine" - GSF Records - GFS-S-1002 - 1972

References

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