''The Las Vegas Story'' is the third studio album by American rock band

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, released in 1984. This album saw the return of founding member and lead guitarist

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, after a three-year stint with

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. The album was dedicated to

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"for her love, help and encouragement."

Track listing

All songs composed by Jeffrey Lee Pierce; except where indicated

Personnel

The Gun Club

Jeffrey Lee Pierce Jeffrey Lee Pierce (June 27, 1958 – March 31, 1996) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and author. He was one of the founding members of the band The Gun Club, and released material as a solo artist. Biography Early life Pierce ...

– vocals, guitars, bells, musical tube, montage and piano on "The Master Plan" *

– excessive feedback, guitar and slide guitar, whirling whirlies, maracas and ancient mutterings *

Patricia Morrison Patricia Anne Rainone (born January 14, 1962), better known by her stage name Patricia Morrison, is an American bass guitarist, singer and songwriter. She has worked with Bags, The Gun Club, Fur Bible, The Sisters of Mercy, and the Damned. Bio ...

– bass, backing vocals, maracas and Bacardi * Terry Graham – drums

Additional musicians

* Mustang Dave Alvin – lead guitar on "Eternally Is Here" and "The Stranger in Our Town" * The Synanon Reeds (Lois Graham and Phast Phreddie Patterson) - wooden recorders on "The Master Plan"

Production

*Jeff Eyrich - producer *Mark Ettel - engineer *Judy Clapp - assistant engineer *

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- mastering *Gillian Titus - art direction, design *Tom Campbell - front cover photograph

References

External links

* 1984 albums Cooking Vinyl albums I.R.S. Records albums The Gun Club albums Albums produced by Jeff Eyrich {{1980s-punk-album-stub