Shooting Star is a rock band from Kansas City, Missouri. The band formed in the late 1970s. After quickly gaining enormous popularity in the Kansas City area, Shooting Star became the first American group to sign with Virgin Records. They recorded their 1979 debut album in England with legendary producer Gus Dudgeon, best known for his work with Elton John and David Bowie.
The band gained national exposure when a number of songs garnered moderate air-play on album-oriented rock radio stations in the US. The initial lineup was: Van McLain on guitar and vocals; Charles Waltz on violin, keyboards and vocals; Bill Guffey on keyboards; Gary West on guitar and vocals; Ron Verlin on bass, and Steve Thomas on drums.
1.You’ve Got What I Need
2.Don’t Stop Now
3.Higher
4.Just Friends
5.Bring It On
6.Tonight
7.Rainfall
8.Midnight Man
9.Stranger
10.Last Chance
Van McLain lead vocals, guitars
Gary West lead vocals, keyboards, rhythm, acoustic guitar, drums, percussion
Ron Verlin bass
Steve Thomas drums
Bill Guffey keyboards
Charles Waltz violin, keyboards
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