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RINGS OF SATURN was formed in January 1988 by Billy Coane, a talented singer, guitarist, and keyboard player who had already established himself in the Hollywood, California music scene. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of bands, including The Beatles, The Doors, Quiet Riot, The Cult, and Led Zeppelin, the band underwent multiple lineup changes before solidifying its classic quartet in 1989. This lineup consisted of Coane, bassist Eric Swanson, drummer Mar Tercero, and guitarist David Adjian.

As a regular fixture on the live music scene, RINGS OF SATURN performed on iconic Hollywood stages such as the Whisky a Go Go, the Roxy, and the Troubadour. They also became known at other venues like the Country Club in Reseda, Madame Wong’s West in Santa Monica, and Goodies in Whittier, where they frequently shared the stage with bands like Night Ranger, Racer X, Hurricane, Poison, and Warrant.

The band received strong support from the press, not only in local publications such as BAM, Screamer, and Rock City News, but also in national outlets like RIP, Metal Forces, and Sunset Strip, which helped them reach audiences in America, Europe, and Japan. This exposure led to growing recognition, and in April 1989, Arista Records’ A&R Executive Liz Levy brought label owner Clive Davis to see the band perform at the Roxy. Despite their impressive performance, Davis opted to sign fellow Los Angeles act Tomorrow’s Child. Both Columbia Records and RCA expressed interest in the band, but as the music industry shifted toward rap and hip-hop, a major label deal remained elusive.

Undeterred, RINGS OF SATURN signed with Lawless Records, releasing their debut ten-track CD, Early RINGS OF SATURN, in 1989. A four-track cassette version of the album was also made available. Two of the album's standout tracks, “For Real” and “Can You Feel It Comin’,” became hits in Belgium, simultaneously reaching #1 and #3 on Radio Aktief’s Live Cassette Band chart. In 1990, the band followed up with a six-song cassette titled For Real, which was later reissued as a CD with four live tracks through Slamstone Records.

In 1990, bassist Eric Swanson was replaced by Scott Swan, but by August 1991, the band decided to take a break. Coane joined Cherry Street as their lead vocalist for a summer tour, but upon his return, he found that his former bandmates were no longer interested in reuniting, feeling that he had moved on.

With no active band, Coane focused on studio work and various other gigs, including commercials and TV appearances. In 1993, he was approached by Steven Sweet of Warrant to audition for the lead vocalist position after Jani Lane’s departure. The two began writing and rehearsing together, but communication soon stopped, and Coane discovered that Lane had rejoined the band when he saw them at a local rock club.

That same year, Coane began writing his own material again and struck a deal with producer/engineer Brian Levi at Clear Lake Audio in North Hollywood to record new music under the RINGS OF SATURN name. When the band reformed in 1994, Coane was the sole original member, with a new lineup consisting of drummer Glen Sobel, bassist Jim Kleinman, and guitarist Dave Chamberlain. This iteration recorded the track “Last Rocket To Love,” which was featured on the 1995 compilation Stonecrazy, with guitarist Scott Van Zen contributing to the recording.

Despite the band’s return to the studio, RINGS OF SATURN ultimately disbanded in 1996 due to the changing musical landscape, with rap, hip-hop, grunge, and country acts dominating the scene. The final lineup, which included drummer Chad Clark, bassist Paul Jaeger, and guitarist Sean Colligan, brought an end to the band’s journey, alongside founder Billy Coane.