Stress Biography & Awards

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Artist Info

Formed

1983 San Diego, CA

Members

Mike Thomas, Josquin Des Pres, Jimmy Crespo

Biography

The hard rock outfit Stress came together in 1983 when bassist Josquin des Pres and vocalist/guitarist Mike Thomas decided to start a jazz/hard rock fusion group. The thinking behind it was to take the skill of jazz playing and apply it to a rock style. Guitarist Tim Nicholson signed on, and the revolving lineup of drummers began, with only Leroy Vega sticking around long enough to really be considered a regular drummer. Former Aerosmith guitarist Jimmy Crespo replaced Nicholson in 1985 and the band carried on without major-label interest until 1987, when they decided to give up the rock & roll game. A collection of their entire recording catalog, Killing Me Night & Day, was issued after their demise. ~ Bradley Torreano, All Music Guide