Streets (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Headquarters | Atlanta , United States |
Key people | Steve Walsh, Mike Slamer, Billy Greer, Tim Gehrt |
| Products | Music albums |
Streets was a hard rock group from the United States, established in 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia. The lineup featured vocalist and keyboardist Steve Walsh, guitarist Mike Slamer, bassist Billy Greer, and drummer Tim Gehrt.
Walsh, previously associated with Kansas, collaborated with Slamer, who was a session guitarist and had been part of the British band City Boy. Greer and Gehrt were musicians active in the Tennessee and Atlanta scenes. Having worked with former Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes, Gehrt was brought on board by Walsh during his solo album Schemer-Dreamer. Seeking a musical direction not available in England, Slamer relocated to the U.S. to pursue his artistic vision.
The band made their first appearance at Charlie Daniels' annual Volunteer Jam in January 1983, where they performed four tracks using borrowed instruments. Their debut album, titled Streets, was issued later that year under Atlantic Records. Walsh highlighted the group's collaborative nature: "I wanted to form a democratic band... We were all of equal importance in the creation of the final song."
After releasing their sophomore record, Crimes in Mind, in 1985, Streets disbanded soon afterward. Walsh returned to Kansas the following year.
Members
- Steve Walsh – lead vocals, keyboards
- Mike Slamer – guitar
- Billy Greer – bass, vocals
- Tim Gehrt – drums, percussion, vocals
Studio albums
- 1st (1983)
- Crimes in Mind (1985)
Live albums
- King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Streets (1997)