Scandal Biography & Awards

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Artist Info

Formed

1982 New York, NY

Disbanded

1985

Members

Zack Smith, Keith Mack, Frankie La Rocka, Patty Smyth, Benjy King, Thommy Price, Ivan Elias

Biography

Guitarist Zack Smith formed the mainstream pop/rock band Scandal after playing in various groups, including ones that featured Dee Murray and Davey Johnson of the Elton John band. Scandal's lineup was secured in 1982, with the addition of vocalist Patty Smyth; the rest of the band included bassist Ivan Elias, guitarist Keith Mack, keyboardist Benji King, and drummer Frankie La Rocka. After opening for acts like the Kinks and Hall & Oates, the band released their debut single, "Goodbye to You," in 1982; their self-titled debut album followed soon afterward. The Warrior was released two years later. The title track was a Top Ten hit and the album went platinum. However, Smyth left for a solo career the following year, causing the band to break up. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide