The group was formed in 1983 with Larry Hinshaw on vocals, Brian Jack on guitar, Phil Wiser on bass, Jimmy Shafer on guitar, and Chad Channing (later Steve Albinak) on drums.

The group later replaced Steve Albinak with John Allen on drums and added Nicky Kay as another guitar player, with this lineup recording their first EP, Ruff House, in 1986.

[3] The band's lineup changed in 1987, with the addition of Idzi on bass and Brian Jack now performing vocals.

Their major label debut album, Rat Race, produced by Howard Benson, was released the following year on June 26.

In 1990/91 they toured the United States, Co-Headlining with Cold Sweat.