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Not to be confused with The Answer (band)

The Answer (American band) were a New Wave and college rock band from Lawrence, KS. Formed in 1986, the band member line up included David W Taylor on guitar, vocals and keyboards, Mark Appleberry on drums and vocals, and Jeffrey Drake on bass, vocals and keyboards.

History
The band was conceptualized in late 1985 when ex-And/Or band mates Taylor and Appleberry decided to start a high energy, college radio oriented band that played covers and original material written by Taylor. The duo recruited bassist/vocalist Jeffrey Drake and signed a management deal with United Entertainment in 1986. With management backing, the new band began touring the midwestern college circuit with extended tours through Canada and Spring Break 1986 in Daytona Beach, FL. As a result of their constant touring, The Answer was soon opening concerts for such headlining acts as Katrina and The Waves, The Producers (American band), Jason & The Scorchers, to name a few. The exposure attracted the attention of various record labels and A&R scout Michael Goldstone with MCA Records. The band was offered a developmental deal with MCA in late 1986 but by early 1987, The Answer had disbanded and the trio of members went their separate ways. However, a 5-song EP of original material was recorded in 1986 at United Entertainment recording studios and later released independently by Taylor.

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The Answer
David W Taylor Mark Appleberry Jeffrey Drake
 * Origin || Lawrence, KS
 * Genre || Rock, Rock and Roll, New Wave, Power Pop
 * Years Active || 1985 - 1987
 * Labels || Independent EP release
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 * Years Active || 1985 - 1987
 * Labels || Independent EP release
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