This is another of the bands that I have had the pleasure to work with over the years. The concept of "Mystery City" was formed in September of 1985 by founding members, guitarist Shawn St. Lords and drummer The Elf. They became obsessd with the idea of combining a glam image with an upbeat and melodic hard-rock sound.

The Elf and Shawn St. Lords had been performing together in "Safety In Numbers" since 1982. The Elf has also performed with Chuck Berry, and "Colors" which was produced by Clem Burke of "Blondie".

They rounded out the band with the additions of Mark Synn, formerly of M.C. Blade on vocals, Bobby Faith on bass, and Philly guitarist Jon (Johnny) Black formerly of "Hot Rox" and "Bad Attitude" on guitar.

The band played predominately on the East Coast. 

Most of the band I have lost track of, however Jon became internationally known as Jonny Black guitarist of "The Gutter Cats" an LA based band who appered on TV's Married With Children, not to mention for his brief relationship with Christina Applegate who played Kelly on Married With Children.   

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