Ethos
| Brad Stephenson – Bass, Synth,Vocals; Dan Owen – Bass, Vocals; L. Duncan Hammond – Piano, Mellotron, Synth, Organ, Vocals; Mark Richards – Drums, Percussion; Michael Ponczek – Organ Mellotron, Synth, Clarinet; Wil Sharpe – Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin; Steve Marra – Synth, Bass, Flute, Vocals | |
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| Hometown: Fort Wayne | |
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Ethos formed from members who had been in Fort Wayne bands Atlantis, Senturies and The Herd, in 1973. Atlantis in particular was a popular band that played live frequently in Indiana prior to the launch of Ethos. Probably the best known progressive rock band from Indiana, Ethos was signed to Capitol Records and released two LP’s during its time. Indianapolis label Black Moon issued a compilation entitled Relics in 1999; both Ethos’ vinyl LP’s have been reissued on CD. Ethos’ sound is comparable to the early 70’s progressive rock of Yes and Genesis, but with a distinct American vibe. They are well remembered by progressive rock fans and those who saw them perform in the 1970’s. Following the band’s breakup, Wil Sharpe became involved in production and artist management. Brad Stephenson joined with original Yes guitarist Peter Banks on a 2014 release. Dan Owen played and recorded with former Genesis guitarists Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips, as well as with Happy The Man, a band formed in Washington, DC mostly from Indiana musicians. |
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| Related Artists: Atlantis, Senturies, Herd | |
| Years Active: 1973-1979 | |
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Saw this band a couple of times in the early 70s while attending Albion College in Michigan(not that far from Ft. Wayne). If memory serves, they played in the student cafeteria with a small riser for a stage. I was there from 1973 to 1975, so this was before they released any records. For an unknown band, to me at least, they were already very accomplished musicians. American prog presented with confidence. Ethos were not a bunch of guys trying to find their way, rather, they knew what they were about and played that way. I count myself lucky for having seen this long forgotten band.