Roadmaster

Roadmaster – Rock Band. First conceived as Pure Funk in 1967, Roadmaster transformed into a powerhouse group in the mid 1970s. After the arrival of lead singer Stephen McNally, the five-piece Roadmaster got discovered by Todd Rundgren, who invited them to record demos in upstate New York in 1975. The final outcome was a self-titled album on Indy’s Village Label in 1976. From 1978 to 1980, the group released three LPs with Mercury and toured the country as the opening act for Ted Nugent, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheaptrick, Peter Frampton, Rush, and ZZ Top. After their contract with Mercury dissolved, they had to resort to playing in bars, and McNally left the band. The final blow came in 1981, when John Mellencamp’s band stole bassist Toby Myers after scouting him out at a Bloomington club. After nearly a decade of silence, Roadmaster reunited in 1989 for a series of shows, which spawned a live CD.