Nantucket is a

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formed in

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in 1969. Originally known as a

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band named Stax of Gold, and later Nantucket Sleighride (after the song and album by

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), the six-member group—Tommy Redd, Larry Uzzell, Mike Uzzell, Eddie Blair, Kenny Soule, and Mark Downing—first became successful in their home state of

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as a

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Background

The band signed with

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in 1977 and, the following year, released its

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album, which featured the single "Heartbreaker." A cross-country tour followed, with Nantucket opening for

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, and

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. The album sold approximately 200,000 copies and also appeared on the ''Billboard'' charts.Nantucket (Official Site) - Bio
Retrieved Mar. 15, 2017. In 1979, Nantucket followed up with ''

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''. Mike Uzzell was dismissed from the band by the third album, with Pee Wee Watson replacing him on bass guitar. As a tribute to

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lead singer

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, who died in 1980, Nantucket's ''

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'' included a version of the 1975 classic "It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)". The move landed the band a spot with

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'' tour for the entire summer. Even though Nantucket found some success, Epic Records eventually dropped the band. Drummer Kenny Soule and bassist Pee Wee Watson left in 1981, joining guitarist Michael Gardner to form rock trio PKM. They were replaced by Richard Gates and David "Thumbs" Johnson for Nantucket's fourth album. Following the band's last two

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, which were produced in 1983 and 1985, the group disbanded in 1990. The original members of Nantucket reunited in 1991 to record a live session and released an album called ''

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'' in 1995. It featured earlier songs and new material. The band occasionally played nightclubs throughout the

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while continuing its side projects. A recent show featured both Nantucket and PKM, and a new release called '' The Unreleased "D.C. Tapes"'' was released with eight new Nantucket songs. The first three studio albums were released on

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by re-issue label

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in 2003 and 2004.Wounded Bird Records - ''Nantucket''
Retrieved Mar. 15, 2017.
Retrieved Mar. 15, 2017.Amazon - ''Long Way to the Top''
Retrieved Mar. 15, 2017. '' Nantucket V'' was made available on CD through re-issue label Retrospect Records in 2007.Retrospect Records - ''Nantucket V''
Retrieved Mar. 15, 2017. ''

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'' was made available on CD through re-issue label American Beat Records in 2009.Amazon - ''No Direction Home''
Retrieved Mar. 15, 2017. Nantucket released the CD "You Need A Ride To Raleigh" and was inducted into the

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on October 11, 2012. Mike Uzzell played his last show April 2015 after again being dismissed from the band, and for an interim period was replaced with Durwood Martin; history repeated itself when Pee Wee Watson returned as the full-time bass player, joining the band in February 2016.

Band members

*Tommy Redd: Songwriter, Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Acoustic Guitar, Spoon, Lead & Background Vocals *Larry Uzzell: Lead & Background Vocals, Bass Guitar, Trumpet, Harp, Congas, Percussion, Harmonica *Eddie Blair: Tenor & Soprano Saxophones, Keyboards, Piano, Organ, Clavinet, Percussion, Background Vocals *Jason Patterson: Drums & Percussion, Background Vocals *Walter Garland: Lead Guitar *Pee Wee Watson: Bass Guitar, Vocals

Past

Ronnie Waters: Lead Guitar, Vocals *Kenny Soule: Drums & Percussion, Tympani, Background Vocals *Mark Downing: Lead, Slide, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars, 12-String Guitar, Pedal Guitar *Richard Gates: Drums, Oberheim DX Drum Machine *David "Thumbs" Johnson: Bass Guitar, Oberheim DX Drum Machine, Background Vocals *Alan Thornton: Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Z-28 *Perry Richardson: Bass Guitar and Background Vocals *Rob "Kid Blister" Green: Lead Guitar and Background Vocals (1986–88) *Chris Cash: Lead Guitar and Background Vocals (1988–1990) *Benny Dellinger: Lead Guitar and Background Vocals (1994-2011) *Mike Uzzell: Moog Bass, Synthesizer, B-3 Organ, Lead & Background Vocals (- April 2015) *Durwood Martin: keyboard bass, vocals (interim)

Discography

Albums

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'' (1983) *'' Nantucket V'' (1984) *''

The Best of Nantucket ''The Best Of Nantucket'' is a compilation of popular songs from North Carolina music group, Nantucket. It covers material from all studio albums by the band from 1978 through 1985. Track listing #Heartbreaker – 3:53 (from ''Nantucket'', 1978) ...

'' (1986) *''

'' (1995) *'' The Unreleased "D.C. Tapes"'' (2005) *''You Need a Ride to Raleigh'' (2011)

Singles

*"Heartbreaker" (1977) *"She's No Good" (1977) *"Quite Like You" (1978) *"Girl, You Blew a Good Thing" (1978) *"Gimme Your Love" (1979) *"Hiding from Love" (1983)

References

* Nantucket - A Band Of Desperate Men
Nantucket: Credits
Retrieved Apr. 20, 2007. * Nantucket - A Band Of Desperate Men (PKM)

Retrieved Apr. 20, 2007. * Allmusic. Nantucket: Credits Retrieved Apr. 20, 2007. * The Daily Reflector
Nantucket: Credits
Retrieved Apr. 20, 2007. * MusicMight
Nantucket: Credits
Retrieved Apr. 21, 2007.

External links

Nantucket (Official Website)
* Nantucket on Allmusic* {{DEFAULTSORT:Nantucket (Band) Epic Records artists Musical groups established in 1969 Rock music groups from North Carolina American southern rock musical groups