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In March 1978, Davis and lead guitarist Jeff Jourard (formerly of a pre-fame version of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) decided to reform The Motels. [5] Extensive auditions resulted in a new line-up of the band, consisting of Jourard's brother Marty, who played both the saxophone and keyboards, Michael Goodroe on bass, and Brian Glascock on ...
On May 12, 1979 (Mother's Day), The Motels signed with Capitol Records. The band began recording on the May 14 and finished within the first week of September. The band consisted of Martha Davis (lead vocals, guitar), Jeff Jourard (lead guitar), Marty Jourard (keyboard, saxophone), Michael Goodroe (bass) and Brian Glascock (drums). [3]
By the end of 1981, lead guitarist Tim McGovern (who had replaced Jeff Jourard) departed, as his four-year romantic relationship with Davis culminated in a bitter power struggle on his part. [6] The Motels then hired producer Val Garay as the group's manager, who also did production duties on the band's third album All Four One.
"Total Control" is a song by American new wave band the Motels. It was released in 1979 as the second single from their debut studio album Motels.The song failed to make an appearance on the US Billboard Hot 100, but reached number 9 on the Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart in December 1979. [1]
With the departure of Jeff Jourard as lead guitarist, Tim McGovern (from the group The Pop) was added as lead guitarist for the group. Recording for the second album began on 4 February 1980 and would be completed by May 1980. [4] "Danger" was the second Motels single that was accompanied by a music video (following 1979's "Total Control").
With the sales, streaming, and radio response to the album, Jeff and Dave have set about putting together a live band and plans for a new recording. The current lineup in 2023 is Jeff and Dave, Cliff Roman (Weirdos), Jeff Jourard (Motels), and Ray Herron (Sloths). The group produces a massive sound.
Jeff Jourard – electric guitar on "Breakdown" Jeff Lynne – bass guitar, guitar, keyboards and backing vocals on Full Moon Fever, Into The Great Wide Open, and Highway Companion tracks; Stevie Nicks – lead and backing vocals on "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" Lori Perry, Sharon Celani – backing vocals on "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around ...
Jeff Jourard – electric guitar on tracks 2, 6–8; Donald "Duck" Dunn – bass guitar on track 3; Emory Gordy – bass guitar on track 6; Randall Marsh – drums on track 3; Jim Gordon – drums on track 6; Noah Shark – maracas, tambourine, sleigh bells; Charlie Souza – saxophone on track 3; Phil Seymour – backing vocals on tracks 2, 10