After working  with Brian Bower (drums) in Erie's legendary J.B Red Band, Dave Baird (bass) and I decided to join him in Tampa to form a new type of super-rock combo.

BAC (Bower-Anderson Co.)  was born in August of 1977. As best as I understand it, the plan was to infuse powerful rock n' roll  showmanship & snazzy rock clothes with Christian values & teachings... and take it to the bars!!!

 In other words, "Tie Your Mother Down" and "Cat Scratch Fever" played loudly, but with a kind and caring heart.

Of course, as band clown, I vigorously attacked my role of adding outrageous bar room comedy. (Including full body slams on "My Generation"). We were quite a hit in the Tampa Bay area for a short while.

A CLASSIC SHOT FROM THE INFAMOUS STAR-SHIRT PHOTO SESSIONS  from left: Brian Bower, me,  Wayne Anderson & Dave Baird in front . Notice Brian's beautiful Burt Larr Lion Bouffant!

Yours Truly rockin' on my Les Paul Custom. That mic is not for the guitar!

Fellow Erieite Dave Baird on bass. After a rousing start, tensions and finances (and Dave hearing too much about "spit-bass") led both of us to leave the band in spring of 1978.  Dave went on to several successful years of road work with Atlanta-based "Shorty Watkins Band" (Polydor Records). He's still in Atlanta and used to gig with me some when I lived there.