![]() ![]() It then became obvious the band would not get the major recording deal it had sought as live shows became few and far between. However in 1993, the landscape of the music scene had drastically changed from hair bands and heavy rock to grunge, hip hop, and rap. The new look and sound developed a strong following and the future looked bright. Once again, new originals were written, new demos were recorded, and extensive touring ensued. With 2 extremely talented lead vocalists and lead guitarists, the band’s new sound was powerful, yet melodic. This final line-up received rave reviews. to once again pick up his guitar and pull double duty. After spending time in LA, the band’s musical direction became heavier much to the dismay of Billy, causing his departure from the band. During extensive touring, the band was featured at the Concrete Foundations unsigned bands. With the new line-up came new covers, new originals, and a new demo. At this time, the band was renamed, Bomb Squad. With the new changes, Mark K put down his guitar and became lead vocalist/frontman and the line-up was set. To take his place, were Scott Purcell (Lead guitarist and lead vocalist) and Billy Andrews (guitarist/vocalist) from East Coast fan favorite, Sidewinder. Greg longed for the old Mannekin days, became disenchanted, and left the band. The band received mixed reviews, as this new Mannekin version didn’t live up to the hype of the old version. A demo was recorded and a tour followed after. The band officially came out as the new Mannekin. After several months of songwriting, rehearsals, and a few shows, it became obvious that Mark K was a more superior lead vocalist, so the vocal duties changed. Management also discovered a little known singer from Sweden, Johan Salen. Then came drummer extraordinaire, Scott LeClaire, from the Michigan based band, Kody Lee. O’Toole recruited multi-talented lead vocalist/lead guitarist Mark Williams (Kaleiwahea) from Hawaii’s #1 band, Sacred Rite. During Mannekin’s touring days, management became familiar with and worked with other popular club bands on the national circuit. Glass, and Greg Orem to create a band with an all-star lineup. It was the vision of manager Mark O’Toole, D.J. Bomb Squad was a Baltimore based band that was formed in 1990 after the break-up of the critically acclaimed band, Mannekin. ![]()
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