Benny Rappa was then signed as the band's new drummer, and Steve Vines assumed the role of bass guitarist.
Monty Byrom, who had previously penned hit singles for Eddie Money,[2] assumed the role of lead vocalist and guitarist, while Tanner served as drummer; the other four original members included harmonica player Roy Lackey (who assumed the stage name Sonny California),[2] bass guitarist Ron Mitchell, and guitarists David Neuhauser, Billy Russell and Chuck Seaton.
After the release of their second album, however, most of Big House's members parted ways; Tanner Byrom, Ron Mitchell and Chuck Seaton returned home and joined with Billy Russell to form the band "Hot Taco".
[5][2] Monty Byrom and Neuhauser then recruited Benny Rappa and Steve Vines, who took over on bass guitar and drums, respectively.
The six original members reunited in 2007 and 2008 for concerts in Bakersfield at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace,[7] and released a fourth album in 2008, Never Ending Train.