United States

Contender

Primarily played AOR/hard rock during their time as Morning Star (released a self-titled album in 1983 under that name), as well as on the Contender debut album. The 1988 demo leans more towards heavy metal.

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Contender
Hard Rock/Heavy Metal

Lineup

Mike Dippel

Bass

Active dates unknown

Dave Mobile

Drums

Active dates unknown

Dan Thomas

Guitars

Active dates unknown

Ken Stilley

Guitars, Vocals

Active dates unknown

Leia Thomas

Keyboards, Vocals

lead

John Pennell

Vocals, Bass

1981-1987

Rick Sundblad

Drums, Percussion

1981-1987

Rick Rasico

Guitars (lead)

1981-1987

Bob Goss

Bass

1990-1992