ORION

BIOGRAPHY:

Denny based rock act formed in 1982 by Sandy Mitchell (drums), Harvey Lockwood (guitar), Brian Lancaster (guitar). Pete McBride (bass) & Brian Burns (vocals). Burns was replaced in 1983 by Sandy Newlands (apparently known as "Sandra"), and in 1984 Mitchell left (eventually joining Agatha & Cleo's Exploding Plastic Ynevitable). In June 1986 ex-Stealer guitarist Stuart Drake and drummer Alan Wright joined, allowing the band to continue playing locally. Wright later joined Easy Money, whilst McBride was a member of Dragonfly.