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Tyrrany: a forgettable Boston-based garage band circa 1979-1982. Formed by Joey Ray Coughlin, a snazzy entreprenuer. In most cases consisted of Joey Ray (Lead guitar, vocals) Gregg Mac (Lead vocals, Harp, guitar) Grantie Mac (drums, vocals) Nardo Cafe (bass, vocals) and occasionally Artie "The Artful Dodger" Smithson (keyboards, percussion, vocals). Known mainly as a cover band, Joey's original songs, "Wish I were Me", "State of Panic" & "The Last Thread of Sanity"(among others) were often requested by local audiences. Their main influences were Blue Oyster Cult, Steely Dan & BB King. An eclectic Mishmash of styles to be sure, but it seemed to work for them at the time. They played mostly at small bars in the Boston area. Green St Station, Louie's Place & The Rathskeller. Never made a dent in Wbcn's " Battle of the Bands" but their highwater mark was opening for "Face To Face" at the Channel.