The Mark Ian Band
WIOQ DJs, Helen Leicht and David Dye
The Mark Ian Band was formed in 1976 and recorded three songs that year: Love Again At All, Fallen
Angels, and Now That You Know It. Recording took place at Veritable Studios in Lansdowne, PA, with
D.W. Fearn producing. The songs were subsequently played on Philadelphia's popular radio station,
WIOQ, on a special Sunday night radio program called “Debut on Q.” The show was meant to provide an
opportunity for local artists to have their music heard on the radio. It was hosted by Helen Leicht, who
went on to become a well-known DJ in Philadelphia, whose career has lasted over 40 years.
The Mark Ian Band performed only one live concert, in October of 1976, at Strode's Mill Theatre, in Chester County, PA. The theatre was later renamed and was the first incarnation of the People's Light and Theater Company. Although the concert was a great success, the band soon disbanded after their performance.
Angels, and Now That You Know It. Recording took place at Veritable Studios in Lansdowne, PA, with
D.W. Fearn producing. The songs were subsequently played on Philadelphia's popular radio station,
WIOQ, on a special Sunday night radio program called “Debut on Q.” The show was meant to provide an
opportunity for local artists to have their music heard on the radio. It was hosted by Helen Leicht, who
went on to become a well-known DJ in Philadelphia, whose career has lasted over 40 years.
The Mark Ian Band performed only one live concert, in October of 1976, at Strode's Mill Theatre, in Chester County, PA. The theatre was later renamed and was the first incarnation of the People's Light and Theater Company. Although the concert was a great success, the band soon disbanded after their performance.
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Mark continued to record and perform locally; today he does so under the name I Am Winkle. Jim Peters, the bass player, eventually joined “The Reds” who went on to record a few albums on A&M Records. Chip Roberts continued his musical career by playing with local bands of the era and has accompanied Tommy Stinson, an original member of
The Replacements. Drummer Steve Johnson's subsequent musical endeavors are unknown. Debut On Q - Radio Show 1976 |
The Mark Ian Band: from left to right, top row Jim Peters, Steve Johnson, bottom row, "Country" Chip Roberts, Mark Minassian.
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