As the Rhythm Assholes, they had backed local rock legend Willie Alexander on his single "Kerouac" and in concert.
[2] After a name change, they made their debut at the hub of the city's alternative music scene, the Rathskeller—known as the Rat—in March 1976.
Ric Ocasek of scenemates the Cars produced a ten-song demo for the band that attracted major-label attention.
[8] Trouser Press's Ira Robbins retrospectively panned it: "This Boston quartet had long been a local critics' choice; after this major-label record brought them a national hearing, it's hard to understand why.
[4] In early June 2013, the band went on the road again, supporting the Stranglers at Brighton Music Hall, though at least one member has moved to California.