Formed 1991, U.S.A.
Albums:
1992
Refugee
History:
Aggressive, polished, straightforward hard rock played by an accomplished group
of teenagers.
They were formed by Danny Cooksey (vocals), Thomas McRocklin
(guitar), Zack Young (bass) and Brooks Wackerman (drums). Sixteen-year-old
Cooksey was a child actor whom appeared in such shows as Diff'rent Strokes
and the movie Terminator 2, his gruff whiskey soaked vocal delivery was unexpected
from such a young vocalist. McRocklin, at the tender age of eleven, appeared
in Steve Vai's "The Audience Is Listening" video, as well as opening for
Ozzy Osbourne in concert. Young was the Bass Institute of Technology's
youngest graduate at forteen, while fifteen-year-old Wackerman had won regional
rock and jazz awards, plus had a Remo endorsement.
Steve Vai became the band's mentor, as he produced and co-wrote much
of the debut album. It was a polished yet hard rocking affair that included a great
cover of Thin Lizzy's "Nineteen". However the album failed to sell, and after
the accompanying tour was complete McRocklin departed to form Virgin Sun.
The remainder of the band remained together briefly as Lucy's Milk, before
deciding to break apart.
Following the break-up, Cooksey returned to acting, Wackerman joined both
Bad Religion and Suicidal Tendencies, Young formed a rocktronic band called Artificial
Intelligence and McRocklin started working in a music store.
Links:
The Official AI Page
KoopaTroopa's Danny Cooksey Page
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