Rhythm Corps

Rhythm Corps
Rhythm Corps, 1991
Background information
Also known as	Rhythm Method
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, USA
Genres	Rock, Alternative rock
Years active	1981–1991
Labels	Epic Metro-America Pasha Sony
Website	http://www.myspace.com/rhythmcorpsfan
Past members
Michael Persh Greg Apro Davey Holmbo Richie Lovsin

Rhythm Corps was an alternative rock band from Detroit, Michigan in the 1980s. They released two extended play (EP) records and two full-length albums before breaking up. They are most well known for their minor hit "Common Ground."

History

Rhythm Method formed in 1981 with Michael Persh, Greg Apro, Davey Holmbo (a/k/a David Adamson), and Richie Lovsin. As Rhythm Method, the band played in the local area and attracted a local following. The extended play Pacquet De Cinq is their only release as Rhythm Method (later runs of the EP called the band Rhythm Corps). They played shows with The Psychedelic Furs, The Jam, Billy Idol and went on tour with fellow Detroit natives, The Romantics.^[1] They released the independent EP Espirit De Corps in 1985. In 1988, Rhythm Corps released their debut full-length studio album, Common Ground, on Epic. The album hit # 104 on the Billboard 200 while the single "Common Ground" hit #9 on the Mainstream Rock charts.^[2] In 1991, they released The Future's Not What It Used to Be.

Band members

• Michael Persh - lead vocals/guitar
• Greg Apro - guitar/vocals
• Davey Holmbo - bass/vocals
• Richie Lovsin - drums

Discography

Studio albums

• 1988 - Common Ground
• 1991 - The Future's Not What It Used to Be

EPs

• 1984 - Pacquet De Cinq (Originally released in 1982 when the band was called "Rhythm Method.")
• 1985 - Espirit De Corps

References

1. ^ - myspace. "Rhythm Corps fan page", myspace.com, 2006. Retrieved 19 August 2009.
2. ^ - billboard. [1], billboard.com. Retrieved 19 August 2009.

External links

• Rhythm Corps at Allmusic