Dakoda Motor Co.
Dakoda Motor Co. | |
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| Origin | La Jolla, San Diego, CA |
| Genres | Surf rock, alternative rock,[1] Christian rock |
| Years active | 1991–1997, 2006–present |
| Labels | Myrrh, Atlantic |
| Members | Davia Vallesillo Peter King Elliott Chenault Derik Toy Chuck Cummings |
| Past members | Melissa Brewer Dave Koval |
| Website | Official website |
Dakoda Motor Co. (also Dakoda Motor Company) is an American Surf rock, alternative rock, Christian rock band.
History
Dakoda Motor Co. formed in the early 1990s; by Peter King, a professional surfer and host of the MTV show Sandblast.[2] They signed with Myrrh Records in 1993 and released two albums before moving to Atlantic Records in 1996.
Members
- Davia Vallesillo – vocals
- Peter King – vocals, guitar
- Elliot Chenault – guitar
- Derik Toy – bass guitar
- Chuck Cummings – drums
- Melissa Brewer – vocals (1995-1997)
- Dave Koval – guitar (1991-1993)
Discography
- Into the Son (Myrrh, 1993) U.S. Christian No. 25[3]
- Welcome Race Fans (Myrrh, 1994) U.S. Christian No. 14[3]
- Railroad (Atlantic, 1996)
References
- ^ , Dakoda Motor Co's Myspace page, accessed August 9, 2008
- ^ John Bush, Dakoda Motor Co. at Allmusic
- ^ a b Billboard, Allmusic