The Boys

Emerging from Lincoln, Nebraska, The Boys formed in 1974 by Danny Shonerd on vocals and lead guitar, Allen Havlicek on vocals and rhythm guitar, Terry Pieper on bass and vocals, and Steven Light on drums. The Boys were an outgrowth of a previous musical project called Grundy Gilpin, who played small venues largely as a cover band during the early seventies. Grundy Gilpin involved Danny Shonerd, Allen Havlicek, Steve Koontz, and Rich Christie. After two years together, the band grew and started to perform original material. Consequently, their lead guitarist Rich left the band. The band’s roadie, Terry Pieper was enlisted, and the band turned into The Boys. 

In Lincoln, Nebraska, The Boys started a campaign in order to achieve an influence on people by way of music. To do that, they developed their own high-powered original sound. An unique sound that can enjoyed on the band’s fabulous singles. “(She's My Girl) She's All Mine” backed with “I'm Not Satisfied,” was The Boys’ 1975 debut. It was released on Outrage Records, label owned by the band’s manager, David Hibbler. The art for the record and the flyers for promoting concerts were created by Don Vogel. It was about imagery of war, planes, and tanks. Drummer Steven Light quit the band following the release of “(She's My Girl) She's All Mine.” His place was taken by Phil Shoemaker, drummer for another local band called The Tories. 

The Boys' second single,"You Make Me Shake" was backed with “We're Too Young,” and was also released by Outrage Records in 1977. By this time, the band had gained control of the label. The Boys went on to sign with Kansas City's Titan! Records. Some of the most beautiful songs were written by The Boys during this period, but only two of them were selected to be released as the band's third and last single, “(Baby) It's You” b/w “Bad Little Girl.” It was issued by Titan! in 1979. 

In 1980, the band break up. The Boys came to an end as a band, however no time was wasted, and the three main members, Danny Shonerd, Allen Havlicek, and Terry Pieper, started in 1981, another cool project called The Eyes. In 1984, they changed the band's name to Movie Eyes. [SOURCE: LOUSY ROCK N ROLL]