Missing Man Formation (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Vince Welnick |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco Bay Area , United States |
Key people | Vince Welnick, Scott Mathews, Steve Kimock, John Wedemeyer, Terry Haggerty, Mark Holzinger, Prairie Prince, Trey Sabatelli, Bobby Vega, Robin Sylvester, Bobby Strickland |
| Products | Music albums |
Missing Man Formation was a musical group established by Vince Welnick, the former keyboard player for the Grateful Dead. The ensemble featured Welnick alongside a shifting roster of musicians, including guitarists Scott Mathews and Steve Kimock—who was eventually succeeded by John Wedemeyer, Terry Haggerty, and Mark Holzinger—drummers Prairie Prince (later replaced by Trey Sabatelli), bassists Bobby Vega (followed by Robin Sylvester), and reed and flute instrumentalist Bobby Strickland.
History
Primarily active between 1996 and 2000, the band mainly performed in the San Francisco Bay Area, frequently appearing at the Fillmore Auditorium. Their shows ranged from extended two-set performances to shorter festival slots. The lineup occasionally featured guest musicians such as Scott Mathews, Todd Rundgren, Michelle Rundgren, Scott Black, Annie Simpson, and Diana Mangano. Stephanie Kesey managed the group.
Studio work
The group released a single album titled Missing Man Formation in 1998. This record includes songs like "Samba in the Rain" and "Golden Stairs," both co-written by Welnick with lyricist Robert Hunter. Additionally, "Devil I Know" was created in collaboration with John Perry Barlow and Bob Bralove.
Live performances
Their concerts blended original compositions with covers of tracks linked to the Grateful Dead such as "The Wheel," "Stella Blue," and "Scarlet Begonias." They also performed songs by The Beatles ("Helter Skelter," "All You Need Is Love"), Bob Dylan ("It's All Over Now, Baby Blue"), as well as selections from other prominent rock artists including Led Zeppelin ("Kashmir"), Sam Cooke ("Change Is Gonna Come"), the Rolling Stones ("You Can't Always Get What You Want"), and Blue Öyster Cult ("Godzilla").
Discography
- Missing Man Formation (1998)