Dakoda Motor Co.

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Dakoda Motor Co.
OriginLa Jolla, California
GenresSurf rock, alternative rock[1]
Years active1991–1997, 2006–present
LabelsMyrrh, Atlantic
Websitedakodamotor.co
  • Davia Vallesillo
  • Peter King
  • Elliott Chenault
  • Derik Toy
  • Chuck Cummings
Past members
  • Melissa Brewer

Dakoda Motor Co. (also Dakoda Motor Company) is an American Christian rock band.

History[]

Dakoda Motor Co. formed in the early 1990s; among its members was Peter King, a professional surfboarder and host of the MTV show Sandblast.[2] They signed with Myrrh Records in 1993 and released two albums before moving to Atlantic Records in 1996.

Members[]

  • Davia Vallesillo – vocals
  • Melissa Brewer – vocals (after Vallesillo left)
  • Peter King – vocals, guitar
  • Elliot Chenault – guitar
  • Derik Toy – bass guitar
  • Chuck Cummings – drums

Discography[]

  • Into the Son (Myrrh, 1993) U.S. Christian No. 25[3]
  • Welcome Race Fans (Myrrh, 1994) U.S. Christian No. 14[3]
  • Railroad (Atlantic, 1996)

References[]

  1. ^ Dakoda Motor Co's Myspace page, accessed August 9, 2008
  2. ^ John Bush, Dakoda Motor Co. at Allmusic
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Billboard, Allmusic

External links[]

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