Gary, Mike, Brad, Rob
Chakra
Seattle, Washington
1974 - 1975

Members
 

Brad Beck ~ Guitar
Rob Bender ~ Drums
Mike Canfield ~ Bass
Bill Charleton ~ Bass
Casey James (Wamble) ~ Guitar, Piano
Gary McKinney ~ Piano

Casey James went to work as a staff song writer for Thom Bell (when he worked in Seattle).  Eventually Casey formed Bell & James (with a nephew of Thom Bell's).  Bell & James had a top-10 hit: "Livin' it Up (Friday Night)", and wrote "Mama Can't Buy Me Love" for Elton John.
Gary McKinney, December 2001

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Last Update: 1 October 2002
Credits:  Gary McKinney, Brad Beck