Big Trouble (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Fred Silverman |
| Defunct | 1988 |
Area served | United States, United Kingdom |
| Products | Pop music, studio album, singles |
Big Trouble was a female pop ensemble from the United States that produced a single album along with two modestly successful singles.
History
Conceived by television executive Fred Silverman, the group Big Trouble featured lead singer Bobbie Eakes, bassist Julia Farey, keyboardist Rebecca Ryan, and drummer Suzy Zarow. Eakes, who held the title of Miss Georgia 1983, was chosen from an audition pool of approximately 500 vocalists.
Their initial appearance was on the comedy program hosted by Mack & Jamie, and they frequently served as the "house band" on Comedy Break, with Eakes occasionally taking part in comedic sketches.
After signing with Epic Records in 1987, they released their debut single "All I Need Is You," penned by Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock, which was included on the soundtrack for Over the Top. Their self-titled album Big Trouble, primarily produced by Moroder, spawned the singles "Crazy World" and "When the Love Is Good." The track "Crazy World" attained position No. 71 on American charts, while "When the Love Is Good" reached No. 83 in the United Kingdom. Both tracks were accompanied by music videos. A subsequent UK-exclusive CD maxi-single version of "Crazy World" climbed to No. 96. Due to limited commercial impact, the band dissolved shortly thereafter.
Following the group's dissolution, Eakes embarked on an acting career, most notably portraying Macy Alexander on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful from 1989 to 2000, and later resumed her music career with successful duet albums alongside Jeff Tracta as well as releasing two solo albums. Julia Farey became a member of all-female rock outfit Precious Metal for their 1990 release. Rebecca Ryan went on to produce two solo albums featuring jazz and pop standards. Drummer Suzy Zarow withdrew from public attention. Former guitarist Heli Sterner co-founded Rachel Rachel, recognized as the first all-female ensemble in contemporary Christian music.
Members
- Final lineup
- Bobbie Eakes – lead and backing vocals (1986–1988)
- Julia Farey – bass guitar, backing vocals (1985–1988)
- Rebecca Ryan – keyboards, keytar, piano, backing and lead vocals (1985–1988)
- Suzy Zarow – drums, backing vocals (1985–1988)
- Former members
- Bess Motta – lead and backing vocals (1985–1986)
- Heli Sterner – guitar, backing and lead vocals (1985–1986)
- Cece Worrall – saxophone, flute, tambourine, backing vocals (1985–1986)
Discography
- Studio albums
- Big Trouble (1987)
- Singles
- "All I Need Is You" (1987)
- "Crazy World" (1987)
- "When the Love Is Good" (1988)
- "Crazy World" (1988)