The Brains

The Brains

The Brains were an Atlanta-based New Wave band who released two albums in the early eighties. Both albums were produced by Steve Lillywhite Their most memorable release "Money Changes Everything" was later covered by Cyndi Lauper on her debut album, "She's So Unusual".

The group was led by the talented, cynical songwriter Tom Gray. He currently fronts Atlanta-based blues band Delta Moon, playing slide guitar and organ. Guitarist Rick Price achieved prominence, albeit temporary, as a member of the southern pop rock band Georgia Satellites.

Group members

* Tom Gray - keyboards, vocals
* Bryan Smithwick - bass
* Charles Wolff - drums
* Rick Price - guitar, vocals

Albums

* "The Brains" - 1980 (Mercury SRM 1-3835)

01 - Treason 02 - See Me 03 - Raeline 04 - Girl I Wanna 05 - In the Night 06 - Money Changes Everything 07 - Scared Kid 08 - Sweethearts 09 - Girl in a Magazine 10 - Gold Dust Kids

* "Electronic Eden" - 1981
* "Dancing Under Streetlights" (EP) - 1981


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