Neon Cross is an American

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band that was formed in

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, California, in 1984. Neon Cross started playing clubs in Hollywood during the 1980s, and attracted the attention of record company

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in 1988. The band was asked to record two songs for their upcoming ''California Metal''

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. After the release of that record, Neon Cross was signed to Regency to record their self-titled album, which was released the same year. In 1993, the band got back together and was signed by Rugged Records to record their second full-length CD, ''Torn''. Neon Cross has been performing in the US, with Dave Reeves and Don Webster being asked by

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to record a song for a compilation album. The song, "Snake Eat Snake", was recorded in Don Webster's studio and features all members of the band performing on the song. NEON CROSS 2000

Band members

* David Raymond Reeves – vocals * Don Webster – guitars * Colton Russell – bass guitar * Terry Russell – drums *

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– guitars Past members * Mike Betts – drums (1983–1989) * Mitch Kent – bass guitar (1983–1986) * Ed (Goodwin) Ott – bass guitar (1987–1990) * Dave Starkey – bass guitar (1994–2006) * Scot Strickland – bass guitar (2006–2012) * Troy Woody – drums (1994–1996) Personal Management: Greg Burnham, FTC Entertainment Group (1985-1986)

Discography

* ''Neon Cross'' (1987) * ''Torn'' (1995) * ''Neon Cross Limited Edition Series'' (2001) – Reissue of 1987 album + bonus songs

Compilations (various artists)

* ''

California Metal California Metal, the first of five compilation albums released by Regency Records in the late eighties, was designed primarily to showcase the talents of the numerous unsigned Christian metal bands that had arrived on the scene following the suc ...

'' (1987) – This is the first recording with Neon Cross songs. Contains songs "Need Your Love" & "Son of God". * ''Ultimate Metal'' (1989) – This CD contains the unauthorized release of "Heart Breaker". It was released without the band's permission. * ''Premium Cuts'' (1994) – Contains songs "Buy My Record", "Mystery of Love" & "In Your Mind". * ''Rugged Cuts'' (1996) – Contains songs "Bitterness" & "Video Smut". * ''Liberty N' Justice: Independence Day'' (2007, LNJ Records) – Contains the song "Snake Eat Snake".

Top songs

* "Son of God" from ''California Metal'' * "Heartbreaker" from self-titled album * "Mystery of Love" from ''Premium Cuts'' * "Bitterness" from ''Torn''

References

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External links

* {{official website, http://www.neoncrossmusic.com American Christian metal musical groups Christian rock groups from California Musical groups established in 1983