Stress was an American pop rock band formed in San Diego, California, in 1983.
Stress was founded in 1983 by bassist Josquin des Pres and vocalist/guitarist Mike Thomas.
They added guitarist Tim Nicholson and went through a number of drummers; most notably Jeff Gabaldon and Leroy Vega (formerly of Assassin).
When Nicholson left in early 1985, he was replaced with guitarist Jimmy Crespo, who had previously played with Aerosmith.
His first solo effort "Circular Motion" recorded in France in 1988 was produced by Josquin Des Pres.