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{{Infobox OHMS musical group | {{Infobox OHMS musical group | ||
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| caption | | name = Teacher's Pet | ||
| | | origin = Akron, Ohio | ||
| origin | | genre = Rock | ||
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| years_active | | members = Pete Sake (Ron Mullens); Rex Lax (Kal Mullens); Dave Stevenson; Billy Whipp | ||
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'''Teacher's Pet''' is a rock band from Akron, Ohio, formed in 1977. Active during the late-1970s Ohio rock era, the group performed at regional clubs, roller rinks, fairs, and community events. Surviving archival video and memorabilia document the band as part of Akron’s classic-rock circuit.<ref name="yt">{{cite web |title=Teacher’s Pet – archival video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5lKk_OggUM |website=YouTube |access-date=2025-02-11}}</ref> | |||
== History == | |||
Teacher’s Pet emerged in 1977 as part of Akron’s active rock scene. The lineup featured vocalist and keyboardist Ron Mullens (performing as Pete Sake), guitarist Kal Mullens (as Rex Lax), bassist Dave Stevenson, and drummer Billy Whipp.<ref name="yt" /> The band appeared on local stages throughout the region and later had recordings included on archival releases documenting Ohio’s music history.<ref name="discogs">{{cite web |title=Teacher’s Pet Discography |url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/1039809-Teachers-Pet |website=Discogs |access-date=2025-02-11}}</ref> | |||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
* | * '''Pete Sake''' (Ron Mullens) – keyboards, vocals<ref name="yt" /> | ||
* | * '''Rex Lax''' (Kal Mullens) – guitar<ref name="yt" /> | ||
* | * '''Dave Stevenson''' – bass<ref name="yt" /> | ||
* | * '''Billy Whipp''' – drums<ref name="yt" /> | ||
== Discography == | |||
* '''Hooked On You''' (1978, Clone Records) – Single / EP<ref name="discogs" /> | |||
* '''Teacher’s Pet''' (2008, Smog Veil Records) – Compilation appearance<ref name="discogs" /> | |||
== External links == | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5lKk_OggUM Archival video – Teacher’s Pet] | |||
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/1039809-Teachers-Pet Teacher’s Pet at Discogs] | |||
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[[Category:Musical groups from Ohio]] | [[Category:Musical groups from Ohio]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:40, 4 April 2026
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| Origin | Akron, Ohio |
| Genres | Rock |
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| Members | Pete Sake (Ron Mullens); Rex Lax (Kal Mullens); Dave Stevenson; Billy Whipp |
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★ Ohio Artist Verified ★
This artist has been verified as part of the Ohio music scene by the OHMS Archive Foundation.
Teacher's Pet is a rock band from Akron, Ohio, formed in 1977. Active during the late-1970s Ohio rock era, the group performed at regional clubs, roller rinks, fairs, and community events. Surviving archival video and memorabilia document the band as part of Akron’s classic-rock circuit.<ref name="yt"> Teacher’s Pet – archival video, YouTube. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
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History
Teacher’s Pet emerged in 1977 as part of Akron’s active rock scene. The lineup featured vocalist and keyboardist Ron Mullens (performing as Pete Sake), guitarist Kal Mullens (as Rex Lax), bassist Dave Stevenson, and drummer Billy Whipp.<ref name="yt" /> The band appeared on local stages throughout the region and later had recordings included on archival releases documenting Ohio’s music history.<ref name="discogs"> Teacher’s Pet Discography, Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
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Members
- Pete Sake (Ron Mullens) – keyboards, vocals<ref name="yt" />
- Rex Lax (Kal Mullens) – guitar<ref name="yt" />
- Dave Stevenson – bass<ref name="yt" />
- Billy Whipp – drums<ref name="yt" />
Discography
- Hooked On You (1978, Clone Records) – Single / EP<ref name="discogs" />
- Teacher’s Pet (2008, Smog Veil Records) – Compilation appearance<ref name="discogs" />
External links
References
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