The Delta 72

Delta 72
Company type	Music group
Industry	Music
Founded	1994 in Washington, D.C., United States
Defunct	July 2001
Headquarters	Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia, United States
Products	Albums, singles, EPs

Delta 72 was an alternative music group originating from Washington, D.C. in 1994, later moving their base to Philadelphia. Their sound blended the intensity of post-punk with the rhythm and blues style characteristic of the 1960s British Invasion.

The founding members included Ben Azzara on drums and Gregg Foreman handling guitar, harmonica, and vocals. They were soon complemented by Sarah Stolfa on Farfisa organ and Kim Thompson on bass. After launching their debut single On the Rocks 7" through Dischord and Kill Rock Stars labels, the band embarked on regional tours across the United States.

When Azzara left to join The Capitol City Dusters, Delta 72 signed with Touch and Go Records in 1995. This era featured Foreman, Jason Kourkounis on drums, Thompson contributing bass and vocals, and Stolfa on organ. Their initial Touch and Go release arrived in 1996 with the Triple Crown 7” single alongside the album The R&B of Membership. They continued to produce singles, an EP, and full albums such as The Soul of a New Machine and 000.

In 1996, Thompson departed and was succeeded by Bruce Reckahn; Stolfa exited in 1998, with Mark Boyce (formerly of Boss Hog) taking over keyboard duties. The group dissolved in July 2001. Presently, Gregg Foreman is active as a performer with Cat Power.

Discography

1994 Self Published - Tour-exclusive cassette tapes
1995 "On the Rocks" 7" single - (Kill Rock Stars/Dischord)
1996 "Rich Girls..." / "Cinderella" 7" single - (Touch & Go)
1996 The R&B of Membership album - (Touch & Go)
1997 The Soul of a New Machine album - (Touch & Go)
1999 Sorega Doushita EP - (Touch & Go)
2000 000 album - (Touch & Go)
2000 "The Doctor Is In" 7” single - (Touch & Go)

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