Neo A4 Biography NEO A4 is: RIC JOHNSTON - Guitars, Lead Vocals JOHN TIDSWELL- Bass, Vocals JOEL ANDERSON - Drums, Vocals Theres a thread that runs through our music a viewpoint of the World both intellectual and emocional. Through all of our personal and musical changes it is this thread that keeps it all together, reflects JOHN TIDSWELL of Edmontons NEO A4. Rejecting the predominant cover band circuit RIC JOHNSTON, JOEL ANDERSON and JOHN TIDSWELL joined forces in 1982 to write and perform original songs. Initially the trio pf friends formed as an experimental project the main objective being freedom of expression to let their creative energies loose for the sheer pleasure of unrestricted playing. Eventually it because apparent that there was enough of a rapport musically and ideologically for them to make the commitment to become a working band. Intrigued by the philosophy of PD Ouspensky, Ric Johnston adopted the bands name from Ouspenskys theories about the fourth dimension symbolized by the term A4. NEO A4 emerged in 1983 as Edmontons most kudos alternative group. In 1984, they teamed up with producer RICK ERICKSON and released their EP. Whats Up sold out its initial pressing. Increasing respect and enthusiasm from their live audiences encouraged NEO A$ to record a full - length album. From the project?s inception, Rick Erickson both musically an lyrically. The result of their efforts was the 1985 album The Warmer Side Of You. Despite limited distribution, the album ...

• published: 20 Sep 2009
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