'''Quarterflash''' was a pop-rock group formed in Portland,_Oregon in 1980. The band was made up of lead singer and Saxophonist Rindy_Ross, her husband Guitarist Marv_Ross, guitarist Jack_Charles, Keyboardist Rick_DiGiallonardo, Bassist Rich_Gooch and Drummer Brian_David_Willis. Their original name was '''Seafood Mama'''.
The band signed to Geffen_Records and released their self-titled debut album ''Quarterflash'' in 1981. The album was a success, scored their biggest hits with "Harden My Heart", which hit #3 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart and another "Find Another Fool" which hit #16.
Quarterflash released their second album ''Take_Another_Picture'' in 1983 and scored with a minor hit "Take Me to Heart", which hit #14. Overall, this album did not fare as well as the first.
The group released their final album ''Back_Into_Blue'' in 1985 and they later disbanded after getting dropped from Geffen Records.
Five years later in 1990, Quarterflash reunited, hiring studio savvy musicians, Sandin Wilson, bass/vocals, Greg Williams, drums, Doug Fraser, explosive guitars, and Mel Kubik on sax and keys and released ''Girl_In_the_Wind'' on Epic_Records. Rindy and Marv Ross are now part of a popular band in the region called The Oregon Trail Band.
==Albums==
*''Quarterflash'' (1981)
*''Take_Another_Picture'' (1983)
*''Back_Into_Blue'' (1985)
*''Girl_In_the_Wind'' (1990)
==Singles==
*1981 - "Harden My Heart" (US #3)
*1982 - "Find Another Fool" (US #16)
*1982 - "Right Kind of Love" (US #56)
*1982 - "Night Shift" (US #60)
*1983 - "Take Me To Heart" (US #14)
*1983 - "Take Another Picture" (US #58)
*1985 - "Talk to Me" (US #83)
Category:1980s_music_groups
Category:Bands_with_female_lead_singers
Category:Oregon_musical_groups
Category:Rock_music_groups
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