When the dB’s first album (Stands for Decibels) came out in 1981, it was a delight—followed by the equally great Repercussion.

What I didn'* know was that Holsapple, Stamey and Mitch Easter were in a band together called Rittenhouse Square in 1972. While their LP is basically impossible to find (unless you want to spend > $1000, or get really lucky at a Goodwill), it's available on the 'tube:

https://youtu.be/XF0Fa7ci120

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