Bandana (country band)
| Company type | Group or band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1982 in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Defunct | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Nashville , United States |
Key people | Lonnie Wilson, Jerry Fox, Tim Menzies, Joe Van Dyke, Jerry Ray Johnston, Michael Black, Billy Kemp, Bob Mummert |
| Products | Country music recordings |
Bandana was a country music group originating from Nashville, Tennessee, active between 1982 and 1986. The founding members were Lonnie Wilson on lead vocals, Jerry Fox handling bass guitar, Tim Menzies playing guitar, Joe Van Dyke on keyboards, and Jerry Ray Johnston on drums. Following the departure of Menzies, Johnston, and Van Dyke, Michael Black and Billy Kemp took over guitar duties, while Bob Mummert became the drummer. The band was signed to Warner Bros. Nashville and achieved ten entries on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, including notable top 20 tracks such as "The Killin' Kind" and "Outside Lookin' In," the latter appearing on their album titled Bandana.
After the group disbanded, Tim Menzies adopted the stage name Tim Mensy for his solo career and also wrote songs for other performers. Lonnie Wilson shifted his focus to work as a session drummer. Jerry Ray Johnston's musical influence extended through his son, Jaren Johnston, who founded the Southern rock ensemble American Bang, later known as The Cadillac Three. Jerry Ray Johnston passed away on January 9, 2022.
Singles
| Year | Title | US Country | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | "Guilty Eyes" | 37 | single only |
| "Cheatin' State of Mind" | 61 | ||
| "The Killin' Kind" | 17 | ||
| 1983 | "I Can't Get over You (Getting over Me)" | 29 | |
| "Outside Lookin' In" | 18 | Bandana | |
| 1984 | "Better Our Hearts Should Bend (Than Break)" | 26 | |
| "All I Wanna Do (Is Make Love to You)" | 52 | single only | |
| 1985 | "It's Just Another Heartache" | 46 | Bandana |
| "Lovin' Up a Storm" | 37 | ||
| 1986 | "Touch Me" | 54 | single only |