The Wigs were formed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by vocalist and guitarist Jim Cushinery with Bobby Tews on drums and Marty Ross on vocals and guitar.
Bass guitarist Bob Pachner left the band shortly before the group's album was recorded.
[1] After regrouping on the West Coast in 1983, Val McCallum joined the group on bass guitar.
[6] People Magazine cited that the film's soundtrack "has some nice rock 'n' roll by an L.A. -based group called The Wigs."
The concert included all of the original band members Jim Cushinery, Marty Ross, Bobby Tews and Robert Pachner.