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's "Rockfest" at the Astrodome Complex in

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. The band's second album, ''Phonogenic'', was released by

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in 1984. A video was produced for the track, "Man Overboard". The album did not have any hits as Warner was promoting other albums at the time such as ''

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'' by

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, '' Eliminator'' by ZZ Top, and '' Purple Rain'' by

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Discography

*''RPM'' 1982 (EMI America Records) *''Phonogenic'' 1984 (Warner Bros. Records)

References

Warner Records artists Musical groups from Los Angeles Musical groups established in 1982 Musical groups disestablished in 1984 {{US-rock-band-stub