Club Wow
Club Wow was an American rock band from Cleveland, Ohio, active from 1982 to 1985. The group featured guitarist Jimmy Zero of the Dead Boys, bassist Frank Secich of Blue Ash, guitarist Billy Sullivan, and drummer Jeff West. Although they performed live in the Cleveland and Youngstown region, the band focused largely on writing and recording studio material.
History
Club Wow formed on January 1, 1982, when Jimmy Zero recruited Frank Secich for a new project that also included guitarist Billy Sullivan and drummer Jeff West.<ref> Blue Ash – Interview with Frank Secich, Psychedelic Baby, 2023. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
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The band played only occasionally, averaging about one show per month, including an appearance at the Cleveland Agora in 1982. A highlight of their activity included a 1985 showcase performance in New York City.<ref> Club Wow – Live at the Cleveland Agora (1982), Facebook. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
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Club Wow recorded an estimated 20 to 28 songs between 1982 and 1985, though most were not released during the band’s original existence.<ref> Club Wow – Nowhere Fast Review, Hear A Single, 2017. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
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Discography
Albums / Compilations
- Nowhere Fast: A Retrospective 1982–1985 (Zero Hour Records, 2015) – A
collection of studio recordings and live material compiled from the band’s original era.<ref> Club Wow – Nowhere Fast: A Retrospective 1982–1985, Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
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Singles
- One commercial single released during the band’s existence (title not verified).<ref>
Club Wow – Nowhere Fast Review, Hear A Single, 2017. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
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Members
- Jimmy Zero – guitar, vocals<ref>
Club Wow – Credits, Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
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- Frank Secich – bass, vocals<ref>
Frank Secich, Wikipedia. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
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- Billy Sullivan – guitar, vocals<ref>
Billy Sullivan Biography, BillySullivan.com. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
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- Jeff West – drums<ref>
Club Wow – Nowhere Fast Review, Hear A Single, 2017. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
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Legacy
Although short-lived, Club Wow holds a place in Ohio rock history due to the presence of Zero and Secich, two influential figures in Cleveland and Youngstown’s underground music scenes. Their recordings have since gained collector interest, particularly the retrospective release that made their work more widely available.
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