From Los Angeles, California, USA. Stu Cook, John McFee, Tim Goodman, David Jenkins, and Kurt Howell formed this group in mid-1983. Southern Pacific's rock & roll past constantly dogged the group's reputation. Keith Knudsen and John McFee were former members of The Doobie Brothers (McFee had also played alongside Huey Lewis in a band called Clover), original lead vocalist Tim Goodman had recorded a solo album, and Stu Cook performed in Creedence Clearwater Revival. Even when Goodman left the band, they replaced him with another ex-rocker, former Pablo Cruise vocalist David Jenkins. They did have one member with strong country roots: Kurt Howell played keyboards for Crystal Gayle.
Southern Pacific signed with Warner, and released a strong debut album in 1985, though the media continually questioned the band's commitment to country. The group plied a very danceable brand of country, and hit a high point with their 1988 album Zuma, which included their biggest single, "New Shade of Blue." Eventually, Southern Pacific left country music, intending to pursue a pop career.
Southern Pacific I (1983 - 1986)
Tim Goodman - guitar/synthesizer/vocals John McFee - guitar/steel guitar/vocals - formerly with Clover (with Huey Lewis) and The Doobie Brothers. Stu Cook - bass/vocals - b. April 25, 1945, Oakland, California - formerly with Creedence Clearwater Revival. Kurt Howell - keyboards/vocals - formerly with Crystal Gayle. Keith Knudsen - drums/vocals - formerly with The Doobie Brothers.
Album: "Southern Pacific" (1985)
Southern Pacific II (1986 - 1990)
John McFee - guitar/steel guitar/vocals Stu Cook - bass/vocals Kurt Howell - keyboards/vocals Keith Knudsen - drums/vocals David Jenkins - guitar/vocals - formerly with Pablo Cruise.
Albums: "Killbilly Hill" (1986) "Zuma" (1988) - Single: "New Shade Of Blue"
Southern Pacific III (1990)
John McFee - guitar/steel guitar/vocals Stu Cook - bass/vocals Kurt Howell - keyboards/vocals Keith Knudsen - drums/vocals
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