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Staying Power
Staying Power formed in the early 1980s with James Carter on vocals, John Smith on guitar, Mark Jones on bass, and Robert Thompson on drums. They came...
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Staying Power formed in the early 1980s with James Carter on vocals, John Smith on guitar, Mark Jones on bass, and Robert Thompson on drums. They came together in a rehearsal space somewhere in America's heartland, drawn by a shared interest in straightforward rock music.
Their debut album 'Echoes of Despair' arrived in 1986 and included the song 'Cries of Agony.' That track became their most recognizable work, built around lyrics that dealt plainly with pain and difficult emotions. Some listeners connected with that directness, while a few critics at the time found the material too heavy.
Live shows were where the band seemed most at home. Their performances had a physical, high-energy quality that built them a following through word of mouth. Beyond 'Cries of Agony,' their catalog includes songs like 'Hide Away,' 'Monster Within,' and 'Time To Pray.'
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