The Delta 72 were an

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band formed in

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in the summer of 1994, later relocated to

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. They created a frenetic and honest style channeling

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sensibilities with 1960s

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R&B. The original line-up consisted of just Ben Azzara on drums and Gregg Foreman on guitar, harp and vocals. In short succession, friends Sarah Stolfa on

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organ and Kim Thompson of

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on bass guitar were added. After the release of their first single, 'On the Rocks 7"', a joint production of

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and

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records, they toured the United States and played regionally around the Northeast. After Ben Azzara left the group for The Capitol City Dusters, they were signed to

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in 1995. The line-up now consisted of Gregg Foreman on guitar, harp and vocals, Jason Kourkounis (formerly of Mule) on drums, Kim Thompson on bass and vocals, and Sarah Stolfa on Farfisa organ. Their first Touch and Go release was in 1996 with the ''Triple Crown 7”'' and the album ''The R&B of Membership''. Later releases include several singles, an EP, and the full-length CDs ''The Soul of a New Machine'' and ''000''. Thompson left in 1996, and was replaced by Bruce Reckahn. Stolfa left in 1998 to be replaced by Mark Boyce ( Boss Hog). They disbanded in July 2001. Gregg Foreman currently plays with

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Discography

*1994 ''Self Published'' - Cassette tapes sold on tour *1995 "On the Rocks" 7" single - (Kill Rock Stars/Dischord) *1996 "Rich Girls..." / "Cinderella" 7" single - (Touch & Go) *1996 ''The R&B of Membership'' album - (T&G) *1997 ''The Soul of a New Machine'' album - (T&G) *1999 ''Sorega Doushita'' EP - (T&G) *2000 ''000'' album - (T&G) *2000 "The Doctor Is In" 7” single - (T&G)

References

External links

Official siteTouch & Go pageDelta 72 - The Early YearsBen Azzara
{{DEFAULTSORT:Delta 72, The Punk blues musical groups Musical groups established in 1994 Musical groups disestablished in 2001 Touch and Go Records artists Garage punk groups Alternative rock groups from Washington, D.C. American garage rock groups 1994 establishments in Washington, D.C.