Tami Show was a pop rock band that originated from Chicago, Illinois in 1987.

Tami Show
the TAMI Show members posing in 1991
the TAMI Show members posing in 1991
Background information
OriginChicago, Illinois, United States
GenresPop rock
Years active1987–1992
LabelsChrysalis Records
RCA Records
Past membersCathy Massey
Claire Massey
Tommy Gawenda
Peter Spero
George McCrae
Mark Jiaras
Ken Harck
Websitewww.planetclaire.com

History edit

The group took its name from a 1964 concert film. The six-member ensemble (including sisters Cathy and Claire Massey on vocals) released an album on Chrysalis Records in 1988 and a second on RCA Records in 1991; they are best remembered for their US top 40 hit "The Truth".

Claire Massey continues to record solo material and maintains a website under the name "Planet Claire".

Members edit

  • Cathy Massey: vocals/guitar
  • Claire Massey: vocals
  • Tommy Gawenda: guitar
  • Peter Spero: keyboards (1987-1991)
  • George McCrae: keyboards[1] (1991-1992)
  • Mark Jiaras: bass
  • Ken Harck: drums

Discography edit

Singles edit

  • "She's Only Twenty" (Billboard Hot 100 peak #88, 1988[2])
  • "The Truth" (Billboard Hot 100 peak #28, 1991[1])
  • "Did He Do It To You" (did not chart, 1991)

Contributions edit

Claire Massey and Cathy Massey are backup singers on the song "I'm A Wimp" from the Steve Dahl album Pet Fishsticks.

References edit

  1. ^ a b Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. 7th ed, 2000.
  2. ^ Billboard, Allmusic.com