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Labels
  
Record label
  
Epic/Sony Records

Years active
  
1969-19871997-2007

Genre
  
Progressive rock

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Origin
  
Champaign, Illinois, United States

Website
  
www.starcastlerocks.com

Past members
  
Gary StraterMatt StewartSteve HaglerSteve TasslerHerb SchildtTerry LuttrellRalph GoldhiemMauro MagellanGeorge HarpScott McKenzieBruce BottsMark McGee

Members
  
Terry Luttrell, Gary Strater, Herbert Schildt

Albums
  
Fountains of Light, Citadel, Real to Reel, Starcastle, Song of Times

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Starcastle were a progressive rock band from Champaign, Illinois, who formed in 1969. They received extensive airplay and frequently played in the St. Louis area. The lineup included Terry Luttrell who was vocalist with REO Speedwagon. They released several albums on the Epic and CBS labels. Their first album "Starcastle" sold well and received worldwide airplay.

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Later albums "Fountains of Light" and "Citadel" did not sell as well as the first. They were frequently criticized for their style of music which was similar to Yes. They were the opening act for such bands as Jethro Tull, Gentle Giant, Fleetwood Mac, Kansas, Boston, Rush, Journey and others.

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In 2002, Gary Strater, Steve Tassler and Steve Hagler all released solo albums. This led to work on the band's final album Song of Times, before Gary Strater's untimely passing on September 19, 2004 from pancreatic cancer. Song of Times was released in 2007.

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As recently as June 2012, some surviving band members were working on a new archive release.

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Personnel

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  • Gary Strater - Bass, Moog Taurus (1969–1987, 1997–2004; died 2004)
  • Matt Stewart - Guitar (1969–1981, 1997–2006)
  • Steve Hagler - Guitar (1969–1980, 2006)
  • Steve Tassler - Drums (1969–1980, 2006)
  • Herb Schildt - Keyboards (1969–1978, 1997–2006)
  • Terry Luttrell - Vocals (1973–1978, 2006)
  • Ralph Goldhiem - Vocals, Keyboards (1979–1981)
  • Mauro Magellan - Drums (1980–1981)
  • George Harp - Vocals (1982–1987)
  • Scott McKenzie - Drums (1982–1987)
  • Bruce Botts- Guitar (1982–1985, 1997–2006)
  • Mark McGee - Guitar (1985–1986)
  • Songs

    Lady of the LakeStarcastle · 1976
    Elliptical SeasonsStarcastle · 1976
    Diamond SongFountains of Light · 1977

    References

    Starcastle Wikipedia