Starz Biography

Starz Starz were a mid-'70s pop-metal band consisting of lead singer Michael Lee Smith (brother of Rex Smith), guitarists Richie Ranno and Brenden Harkin, bassist Peter Sweval, and drummer Joe X. Dube. They had several singles scrape the bottom ranges of the chart. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

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