Single Bullet Theory was an American new wave band from Richmond, Virginia.
History The band was founded in 1976 under the name X-Breed;Single Bullet Theory: 1970's DIY power-pop vs. the 80's new wave music industry. Free Music Archive. the new moniker was adopted after the addition of a guitarist and bassist to the original three-person lineup. They self-released an EP in 1977 and by 1979 were opening for Patti Smith.[ Single Bullet Theory] at AllMusic After landing a song on the Asylum Sharp Cuts compilation album, they signed with Mike Curb Productions, but left the label before releasing any material. In 1982, they signed to CBS Records subsidiary Nemperor and released a full-length album. The single "Keep It Tight" appeared on MTV and reached No. 78 on the Billboard Hot 100.Joel Whitburn, Top Pop Singles 1955-2008. Record Research, 2009. A second single, "Hang On to Your Heart" was test marketed in the United States Virgin Islands and reached No. 1 but CBS pulled all promotion on the band; the single was never released and the group disbanded shortly after.Single Bullet Theory-The Trajectory. ThroTTle magazine (Richmond, Virginia).
Members Michael Maurice Garrett - vocals, saxophone, guitar Frank Daniel - guitar, bass Dennis Madigan - drums Gary Alan Holmes - guitar Michael Muller - bass - vocals Barry Fitzgerald - keyboards Davey Wynn - bass Mudd Herman - guitar Keith MacPhee - bass Mark Lewis - guitar Band members changed over the years; the final line-up included Garrett/Madigan/Holmes/Muller and Fitzgerald.
Discography Single Bullet Theory EP (Self-released, 1977) Single Bullet Theory LP (Nemperor, 1982) SBT: 1977-1980 Download Compilation (Free Music Archive, 2010) Complete Discography Single Bullet Theory Discography
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