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Missouri - Welcome Two Missouri (1979)
MP3 | 192 Kbps | 56MB
Classic Rock / Southern Rock | 1 CD | 40:24

In September 1977 the new debut "Missouri" album is listed on "Billboard's Recommended Album" page. As the album received massive airplay on KY-102 radio in Kansas City, KSHE in St. Louis and other stations throughout the Midwest, the band "Missouri" went on the road. Chris Fritz secured the band a super booking deal with Roger Gacon of "DMA" out of Detroit, Mich., who booked national acts such as "Ted Nugent," "Golden Earring," "Scorpions," "Blackfoot," "Sammy Hagar," and "Nazareth," along with many other big-time national acts. "Missouri" was sent out to do warmup at large venue gigs, stadium shows, tours and sometimes "Missouri" headined in areas where the band was well known and had solid airplay. The number of famous groups which "Missouri" toured with and warmed up for is too long to list; "Molly Hatchet," "REO Speedwagon," "Mahogany Rush," "Blackfoot," "Nugent," "Rush," "Blue Oyster Cult," "Van Halen," "Jefferson Starship" just to name a few.

The band played Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City twice -- once at the Willie Nelson Picnic with "Willie," "The Grateful Dead" and "Waylon Jennings;" and once with "Nugent," "Heart" and "The Cars." Each show was attended by an estimate of 50 to 60 thousand people. When it was time to get on the move, the band bought a new equipment truck and an extended-window van with airline seats installed for the band members — and then they were off. Although life on the road seemed great for the first year, all the touring, traveling, constantly doing shows all around the country and dealing with tight schedules, eventually it took its toll on certain group members.

The first member to leave the group was Bill Larson. He had just married and his new wife was not too crazy about him being gone for weeks at time out in the wild and unpredictable world of rock n' roll. Finally the word came down and Bill Larson had to leave the band only weeks before the start of a three week national tour with Ted Nugent and Golden Earring. Needless to say, this was a nasty setback for the band. A suitable drummer had to be found and quick. Contrary to popular opinion, great drummers are not just sitting around waiting for an opportunity to go out on the road for three months on a moments notice. Ron finally looked up an old friend from "The Chesmann" days, Jeff Litrel. Fortunately, he was available and he worked up the material quickly. Jeff Litrel was brought on board and the band took off for the tour.


Tracklist:
01 - Sunshine Girl.
02 - Movin' on.
03 - Walk Like a Man.
04 - Hangin' on.
05 - Got Me Goin'.
06 - I Really Love You.
07 - So Far Away.
08 - Gotta Be Me.
09 - Love on the Run.
10 - Can't Stop.