The Reactions

The Reactions
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Origin	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	Garage rock; jangle pop; power pop
Years active	1983–1986
Labels	Homestead Records; St. Valentine Records
Members	Chuck Wagner (guitar); Brian McCafferty (bass); Dave Swanson (drums)
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The Reactions were a Cleveland, Ohio garage rock, jangle pop, and power pop trio active in the mid-1980s. The band released one full-length album on Homestead Records and a series of singles through the Cleveland imprint St. Valentine Records.

History

The Reactions formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1983, consisting of guitarist Chuck Wagner, bassist Brian McCafferty, and drummer Dave Swanson. The group became associated with the city’s independent rock circuit and performed throughout the local club scene during the early to mid-1980s.

In 1985 the band released its debut single, issued by St. Valentine Records, followed by an additional single the following year. Their only studio album, Cracked Marbles—released by Homestead Records in 1986—captured their blend of garage-influenced guitar work, melodic jangle textures, and power pop structure. After the album’s release and regional activity, the group disbanded later in 1986.

Members / Projects

• Chuck Wagner – guitar
• Brian McCafferty – bass
• Dave Swanson – drums

Discography

Albums

• Cracked Marbles (1986, Homestead Records)

Singles

• “Tomorrow’s Time Today / Blue Beyond” (1985, St. Valentine Records)
• “I Want You / Frenzied” (1986, St. Valentine Records)

External links

• The Reactions at Discogs

References

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