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I have found that the information regarding the forming of Lethal to be inaccurate. So here is an accurate summation and a little early history of the band.

The band was formed by brothers Eric and Glen Cook along with Jay Simpson the original drummer and Brian Goins the original singer, Brian came up with the name Lethal. Lethal also added a second guitarist in 1982 by the name of Chuck Gollar. Chuck would be replaced by Dell Hull in 1983. The line up for Lethal's first public appearence would be Eric Cook - Lead Guitar, Dell Hull- Lead Guitar, Glen Cook- Bass Guitar, Jay Simpson- Drums and Brian Goins- vocals.

Lethal decided they wanted a different style of vocals and in 1984, Brian Goins was released and Tom Malicot was asked to come aboard. Lethal made one appearance with the line up consisting of Tom Malicot, Eric Cook, Glen Cook, Dell Hull and Jay Simpson. A second show was planed but was canceled due to circumstances behond the bands control.

In 1985, Lethal went into the studio to record "The Arrival". The songs were recorded however, at the time the band was set for the final mix down, Simpson, for personal reasons decided to leave the band. Lethal "did" complete the mix down using Simpson's drums. After Simpson's departure Lethal added drummer, Adrian Powers. Lethal would return to the studio, and with Powers on drums, re-record "The Arrival". It was released in 1987.

In 1988, Lethal began negotiating a record contract and after an agreement was reached and it was time to sign the contract, Adrian Powers had a change of heart and was reluctant to sign, not wanting to commit to touring which is a big part of bands at this level. Eric Cook placed a call to Jay Simpson to see if he would consider coming back. Simpson, who was recently married, declined. ( Eric Cook was a groomsman at Simpson's wedding.) In 1988, Lethal added the dynamic powerhouse, Jerry Hartman on drums. The rest is history.