A Maryland-based hard rock band that was formed in the 80's and continues today. Originally starting out as The Shift; personnel and management changes led to a recording contract. Record producer, Kim Fowley suggested the band change it's name and Dirty Deal was born from the ashes of The Shift. After the band's Kim Fowley ( of the GTO's fame ) produced debut was pulled from shelves when a struggling Erika Records filed bankruptcy, the band experienced lineup changes under the guidance of vocalist Terry Miller. Continuing into the 90's with the lineup which is now Dirty Deal, the band enjoyed five additional releases and continues today writing and performing between the member's varying projects. Former members: Michael Stancliff - guitars Dave Berry - guitars, vocals Danny O'brien - bass, vocals Billy Jones - drums, vocals (deceased) Michael Myers - guitars, bass (deceased) Wrennie Weir - guitars, vocals Allan Kave - guitars Sean Boyer - guitars, bass, vocals Zak Mabie - Bass Michael Spinoe - Bass Ron Szabo - drums Lee Nigh - drums The Shift: John Turner - guitars, vocals Joe Rothenberg - guitars, vocals Jason Chalfant - guitars, vocals (deceased) Road Crude members: Bubby Seal - sound tech Scott Murray - sound tech Mike Halgash - light tech Timmy Hayes - light tech Jim Greenawalt - stage tech Frank Royce - light tech Roger Alexander - light tech "Diamond Dave" Marker - sound tech Brian "Crow" Palmer - light tech Toad Grams - stage tech "Filthy Phil" Bielarski - stage tech Dave Adams - sound tech Keith "Krow" Reed - light tech Brian Miller - stage tech Bobby "Da Bomb" Kreitz - stage tech Formed in the early 80's and continuing today, Dirty Deal is widely known in the Mid-Atlantic region for their brand of rock and energizing live shows.